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PRASAR BHARATI Shri Ganesh Associates Ph.: 22914661 Mob.: 9810096326 Shri Ganesh Associates Ph.: 22914661 Mob.: Annual Report 2015-16 Annual Report 2015-16

PRASAR BHARATI ’s Public Service Broadcaster Annual Report 2015-16 www.prasarbharati.gov.in www.allindiaradio.gov.in www.ddindia.gov.in PRASAR BHARATI India’s Public Service Broadcaster

PRASAR BHARATI ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 PRASAR BHARATI 04

CHAPTER 2 PRASAR BHARATI - PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTER 10

CHAPTER 3 17

CHAPTER 4 108

CHAPTER 5 PRASAR BHARATI- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS 173

ANNEXURES 216 Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati CHAPTER I

PRASAR BHARATI

1.1. INTRODUCTION:

Prasar Bharati (INDIA’S PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTER) is the only public service broad- caster in the country, with Akashvani (All India Radio) and Doordarshan as its two constituents. It came into existence on 23rd November, 1997 with the mandate to organize and conduct public broadcasting services to inform, educate and entertain the public and to ensure a balanced devel- opment of broadcasting on radio and television.

1.2 OBJECTIVES:

The major objectives of Prasar Bharati as laid out in the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990 are as follows:- i) To uphold the unity, integrity of the country and the values enshrined in the Constitution. ii) To promote national integration. iii) To safeguard the citizen’s right to be informed on all matters of public interest and present- ing a fair and balanced of information. iv) To pay special attention to the fields of education and spread of , agriculture, rural development, environment, health & family welfare and science & technology. v) To create the awareness about women’s issues and to take special steps to protect the inter- ests of the children, the aged and other vulnerable sections of the society. vi) To provide adequate coverage to the diverse cultures, sports &games and the youth affairs. vii) To promote social justice,safeguarding the rights of working classes, minorities and tribal communities. viii) To promote research and expand the broadcasting facilities and development in the broad- casting technologies. THE PRASAR BHARATI BOARD

Prasar Bharati is governed by the Prasar Bharati Board, which comprises a Chairman, an Exec- utive Member (Chief Executive Officer), a Member (Finance), a Member (Personnel), six part- time Members, a representative of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Director Generals of All India Radio and Doordarshan as its ex-officio Members. The tenure of Chairman is three years subject to the maximum age limit of 70 years. The Executive Member has tenure of five years, subject to an age-limit of sixty five years. The Member (Finance) and the Member (Personnel) are whole-time members with six year tenure, subject to the age-limit of 62 years. The Prasar Bharati Board meets at least six times in a year.

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COMPOSITION OF PRASAR BHARATI BOARD 2015-16

CHAIRPERSON – Dr. A. Prakash

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – Shri Jawhar Sircar

WHOLE TIME MEMBERS

Member (Personnel) – Shri Suresh Chandra Panda

Member (Finance) – Shri Rajeev Singh (w.e.f. 09.04.2015)

ONE MEMBER NOMINATED BY MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

Shri J.S. Mathur, Special Secretary, MIB

PART TIME MEMBERS

• Prof. S.K. (till 22.11.2015)

• Shri

• Shri Shashi Shekhar (w.e.f. 19.10.2015 till 22.11.2015)

• Shri Ashok Kr. Tandon (w.e.f. 19.10.2015)

• Shri Sunil Alagh (w.e.f. 19.10.2015)

• Shri (w.e.f. 19.10.2015)

• Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati (w.e.f. 22.02.2016)

• Smt. Devgan (w.e.f. 23.02.2016)

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

• Shri F. Sheheryar, DG, All India Radio

• Shri C. Lalrosanga, DG, Doordarshan (till 29.02.2016)

• Smt. Deepa Chandra, DG, Doordarshan (w.e.f. 01.03.2016 till 03.03.2016)

• Smt. Aparna Vaish, DG, Doordarshan (w.e.f. 04.03.2016)

THE ORGANISATIONAL SET-UP

The Prasar Bharati Board functions at the apex level ensuring the formulation and implementation of the policies of the organization and fulfilment of the mandate in terms of Prasar Bharati Act, 1990. The Executive Member functions as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prasar Bharati.

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Officers from different streams working in the Prasar Bharati Secretariat assist the CEO, Member (Finance) and Member (Personnel) in integration of the actions, operations, plans and policy implementation as well as in looking after the budget, accounts and general financial matters of the organisation.

Prasar Bharati Commercial Revenue Divisions located at , New , , Chennai, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, , Guwahati and Hyderabad look after all the Marketing and Revenue activities of both All India Radio and Doordarshan. An independent Central Sales Unit along with 15 main Commercial Broadcasting Service Centres looks after the marketing of broadcast time in AIR.

Prasar Bharati also has a unified vigilance set-up at the headquarters, headed by a Chief Vigilance Officer.

The DG, AIR and DG, Doordarshan head the All India Radio Directorate and the Doordarshan Directorate respectively. While the News wing of All India Radio is headed by DG: News Services Division, DG: News and Current Affairs heads the News wing of Doordarshan. ALL INDIA RADIO

The Directorate General, All India Radio functions under Prasar Bharati. Director General is the Head of the Department and is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the entire AIR network. In performance of his duties and functions, the Director General, AIR is assisted by officers of the following wings. PROGRAMME WING

The Additional Director Generals in the Headquarters and in different regions assist the Director General for proper supervision of the stations. The Headquarters of the Regional ADGs are situated at Kolkata (Eastern Region), Mumbai (Western Region-I), (Central Region-I), (Central Region-II) and Guwahati (North Eastern Region), Chennai (South Region-I), (South Region-II), Delhi (North Region-I) and (North Region-II). Another office of ADG is to be set-up at Ahmedabad (Western Region-II). ENGINEERING WING

In respect of the technical matters, Director General is assisted by an Engineer-in-Chief and Additional Directors General (Engineering) at the Headquarters and by the Zonal Chief Engineers. In addition, there is a Planning and Development Unit at the Headquarters in respect of the Development Plan Schemes of All India Radio. For the civil construction activities, the Director General is assisted by the Civil Construction Wing (CCW) of AIR, which is headed by a Chief Engineer. The CCW caters to the needs of Doordarshan also. ADMINISTRATIVE WING

Additional Director General (Administration) assists the Director General on all matters of the administration, while the Deputy Director General (A&F) assists in administration and finance. One Director looks after the Engineering Administration and another Director looks after the administration and financial matters.

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SECURITY WING

The Director General is assisted by a Deputy Director General (Security), an Assistant Director General (Security) and a Deputy Director (Security) on the matters relating to the security and safety of AIR installations viz., transmitters, studios, offices etc. The Security requirements of Doordarshan are also looked after by these officers.

AUDIENCE RESEARCH WING

There is a Director (Audience Research) to assist the Director General in carrying out feedback studies on the programmes broadcast by various stations of All India Radio.

ACTIVITIES OF SUB-ORDINATE OFFICES OF AIR IN BRIEF

There are a number of subordinate offices of All India Radio performing the distinct functions. The broad activities of various divisions are summarised as under:

NEWS SERVICES DIVISION

The News Services Division works round- the- clock and it broadcasts over 651 news bulletins both for Home and External Services. The bulletins are in Indian languages and various foreign languages. The Division is headed by the Director General (News). There are 46 Regional News Units in AIR. The bulletins vary from region to region according to the news worthiness of national, regional and local affairs.

EXTERNAL SERVICES DIVISION

The External Services Division of All India Radio broadcasts in 27 languages i.e., 15 foreign and 12 Indian languages. These services are radiated for an aggregate duration of 72 hours daily and are projected to over 100 countries.

TRANSCRIPTION & PROGRAMME EXCHANGE SERVICE

This service looks after the exchange of programmes among the stations, building up and maintenance of sound archives and also the commercial release of prestigious recordings of music maestros.

RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

The functions of the Research Department include Research and Development of equipment required by AIR and Doordarshan, investigation and studies relating to AIR and Doordarshan, development of prototype models of &D equipment for limited use field trials in AIR and Doordarshan network.

CENTRAL STORE OFFICE

AIR’s Central Stores Office, located at , performs the functions relating to procurement,

9 Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati stocking and distribution of the engineering stores required for the maintenance of technical equipment at All India Radio Stations.

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF BROADCASTING AND MULTIMEDIA (NABM) [PROGRAMME]

The NABM (Programme) [Earlier known as Staff Training Institute (Programme)] started functioning from the Directorate in 1948; it has two main branches functioning from Kingsway Camp, Delhi and . They impart in-service training to Programme Personnel and Administrative Staff and also conduct the induction courses and short-duration refresher courses for newly recruited staff. It also conducts the examinations for administrative staff.

In addition, five Regional Academy of Broadcasting and Multimedia (RABM) of AIR are also functioning at Hyderabad, Shillong, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Thiruvananthapuram at present.

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF BROADCASTING AND MULTIMEDIA (NABM) (TECHNICAL)

The NABM (Technical) [Earlier known as Staff Training Institute (Technical)], part of the Directorate since 1985, now functions at Kingsway Camp, Delhi. The Institute organizes Training Courses for the engineering staff of All India Radio and Doordarshan from the level of Technicians to the Superintending Engineers. It also conducts the departmental, the qualifying and the competitive examinations. There is a Regional Academy of Broadcasting and Multimedia (Technical) at Bhubaneswar as well.

CBS CENTRES & VIVIDH BHARATI SERVICE (VBS):-

There are 37 Vividh Bharati-cum-Commercial Broadcasting Service (CBS) Centres including the exclusive VB Centres. The work relating to CBS is performed in two Wings i.e. Sales Wing and Production Wing. An independent Central Sales Unit along with 15 main Commercial Broadcasting Service Centres looks after the marketing of broadcast time in AIR.

SANCTIONED STRENGTH

The Wing-wise sanctioned strength of officers and staff in AIR is given below:-

Wing No. of sanctioned posts Programme 6,896 Engineering 5,974 AIR HQ 723 Administration (AIR Stations) 10,835 News Wing 209 CCW 1,492 Total 26, 129

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DOORDARSHAN

Director General is the head of Doordarshan who is assisted by Additional Director Generals in the Programme Wing, Engineer-in-Chief in Engineering Wing, Additional Director Generals in Administration and Finance Wings. News Wing is headed by Director General (News).

PROGRAMME WING

Like All India Radio, Additional Directors General (ADGs) looks after all aspects relating to programme conceptualization, production and acquisition at national, regional and local level. They are assisted by Deputy Directors General (DDGs) programmes. These officers belong to programme cadre of Doordarshan.

NEWS WING

The News Wing of Doordarshan is responsible for procurement, and production of all news and current affairs programmes broadcast on Doordarshan Channels at the national and regional level. Director General (News) heads the News Wing of Doordarshan.

ENGINEERING WING

Engineering Wing is headed by Engineer-in-Chief. He is assisted by Additional Director General (ADG) and Deputy Director General (DDG) Engineering at Directorate and at the Zonal Offices which are located at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Guwahati. Engineer-in-Chief is responsible for overall maintenance of technical activities including planning, system design, project implementation, operation and maintenance, human resource and training.

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE WINGS

The Administration & Finance Wings of Doordarshan are headed by Additional Director Generals (ADGs), who also functions as Internal Financial Advisor and they assist the Director General on all matters of general administration, personnel management, budget & plan coordination and finance. ADG is assisted by the DDGs/Deputy Directors of Administration and Finance.

Sanctioned strength:-

The group-wise sanctioned strength of officers and staff in Doordarshan is given below:-

Group No. sanctioned of posts Group-A 1083 Group-B 5964 Group-C 13580 Total 20,627

11 Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati CHAPTER II PRASAR BHARATI – PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTER

Prasar Bharati, through All India Radio and Doordarshan, provides maximum coverage of the population and is one of the largest terrestrial networks in the world. The immense social responsibility of the Prasar Bharati – AIR and Doordarshan is in consonance with the potential of the network as it reaches vast masses of the people throughout the country. Over the years, Prasar Bharati true to its role as India’s Public Service Broadcaster has been successful to a great extent in fulfilling its statutory mandate as enshrined in Section 12 of the Prasar Bharati Act.

Doordarshan and All India Radio are, perhaps, the only media that are safeguarding the citizen’s rights to be informed freely, truthfully and objectively on all matters of Public interest, national or international, and presenting a fair and balanced flow of information including the contrasting views without advocating any opinion or ideology of its own. Through its various programmes, the organization has always strived to uphold the unity and integrity of the country and the values enshrined in our Constitution.

The Organization has been paying special attention to the fields of education and spread of literacy, agriculture, rural development, environment, health and family welfare and the science and technology. It has been providing adequate coverage to the diverse cultures and languages of the various regions of the country by broadcasting appropriate programmes. It has been broadcasting appropriate programme keeping in view the special needs of the youth, the status and problems of women, social justice, welfare of working classes, special needs of the minorities and tribal communities, protecting the interest of the children and vulnerable sections of society, etc.

The need for a public service broadcaster like Prasar Bharati has further increased in view of more than 800 channels that are focussing on commercial programmes only. Prasar Bharati is the only counter-balancing force in a highly commercialized electronic media environment. In fact, the ethical norms and guidelines developed by Prasar Bharati over a period of time are serving as bench-marks for the industry.

Policy initiative of Prasar Bharati Board

During 2015-16, eight meetings of Prasar Bharati Board (127th to 134th) were held. A large number of policy, financial and administrative issues were deliberated upon in these meetings with the larger objective of creating a congenial working ambience within the organization, improving its performance and lifting up its image. While decisions were taken on many of them, some are under active consideration of the Board. A few of the important decisions taken are as under:

• SITC of Studio Console and Digital Cabling at AIR stations to provide stereo recording

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and broadcast.

• Relaxation of Rules for filling up the post of STS (Station Director) in the Programme Cadre.

• Up-gradation of the 4 DVBT2 transmitters, one each at the 4 metro cities, for T-2 LITE operation on PAC basis as well as the procurement of the encoders.

• Procurement of Sony XDCAM HD 422 ENG Camcorders, Recorders/ Decks and XDCAM Drive Units

• Prasar Bharati Research Fellowship Scheme to encourage research by scholars.

• Slot Sale Policy to bring in quality software, attract viewership and, in the longer run, improve the sagging image of DD and arrest its declining commercial revenue.

• W.e.f. 01.02.2016, MPEG 2 SD TV Channels increased from 64 to 80. Radio Channels have been increased from 24 to 32.

• Classical Music Channel made operational by AIR on 26.01.2016.

• Popularising AIR FM through Apps.

• Vividh Bharati on FM in 4 Metros.

• Subscription to BARC Ratings.

Activities of International Relations Division of Prasar Bharati

Major activities (2015-2016)

1. Conducting seminars/conferences/symposia/summits relating to various broadcasting issues in India.

2. Sending delegations abroad to attend trainings, seminars, symposia, summits, etc. relating to various broadcasting issues at International levels.

3. Arrangements under MoU with foreign broadcasters relating to:

(a) Exchange of programme contents, co-production of programmes,

(b) Training of personnel,

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(c) Participation in significant cultural, economic, political and social events, festivals and competitions,

(d) Carriage of Doordarshan channels for foreign viewership, etc.

Memorandum of Understanding

During the year (2015-2016), the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with the Public Broadcasters of , China, Belarus, Germany and for cooperation and collaboration in the broadcasting sector in the areas of mutual interest. Adequate steps were taken for implementation of various provisions of MoUs/CEPs between countries in consultation with Doordarshan and AIR.

In order to create a cooperative platform for exchange and joint production of television programmes, a revised MoU was signed with Digital Television Russia (DTR) in Moscow by the Indian Ambassador on 24.12.2015 during the visit of our PM to Russia. A Russian Cell was also established for better Coordination and implementation of MoU between Russia.

Prasar Bharati signed MoU with CCTV (China Central Television), in Beijing on 15.05.2015 on the initiative of Chinese side during the visit of our PM to China.

MoU was signed by the Ambassador of India at Minsk (Belarus) with National State Television and Radio Company of the Republic of Belarus at the initiative of Embassy of India in Belarus during the state visit of to Belarus on 03.06.2015

Deutsche Welle (DW) Germany signed a few joint understandings with DD on 23.11.2015 to further strengthen the exchange of programmes and co-production.

At the initiative of Empresa Brasil De Communicacao (EBC), Brazil through Indian Mission, Prasar Bharati signed MoU with EBC in Brasilia on 18.02.2016. A two-member delegation headed by CEO visited Brazil during February 17-21, 2016.

Exchange of Programme/Content Exchange under the provisions of MOU

DD has been receiving Children programmes on gratis basis from Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

A list of 21 Programmes short-listed by Doordarshan has been sent for Belarus TV on 31st March, 2016. Eleven documentaries submitted by Belteleradiocompany, Belarus have been previewed by the Programmes wing of DD and it is felt that most of these may be considered for telecast by our network.

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Deutsche Welle (DW) Germany has been providing “Manthan”, a science programme, on gratis basis (resulting in a big saving on the production cost), which is broadcast from DD National every week.

Digital Television Russia (DTR) provided one documentary “Amur Leopard”, which was telecast on DD National channel. DD is also pursuing for effective time-slots on DTR for airing their content.

Training Programmes

As per the request received from Indian Mission in Kabul and MEA, 5 editors from Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA), Afghanistan were trained on NLE and Graphics at STI (T), Delhi. Turkish Radio Television Corporation (TRT), Turkey had invited Doordarshan to participate in the 3rd International Media Training Program” between 7-14 December 2015 held in Antalya and DD participated in the event.

VVIP visits during the year

The delegations from , , Belarus, Russia, Germany and Turkmenistan visited Prasar Bharati in order to sign MoUs and exchange views on subjects of mutual interest and boost the bilateral relations. Ms. Ayuna Badmeava, Dy. CEO, Digital Television Russia (DTR), Russia visited Prasar Bharati and Doordarshan. A five-member High Level Delegation from Vietnam came on 22nd July, 2015 and met the higher officials of Doordarshan Directorate. Later, they visited DDK Delhi & DD News.

Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and AIBD activities

AIR is one of the founder members of ABU and has contributed a lot in its various technical activities to promote the development of broadcasting in Pacific region. During the ABU General Assembly held in Istanbul, Turkey, Doordarshan was elected as a member of ABU Administrative

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Council for a 3 year-term with effect from 01.01.2016. AIR Producer bagged ABU Award 2015 & DD Engineer got ABU prize for best technical article. Three of AIR’s technical documents have been selected by ABU for publication in the ABU Technical Review.

ABU Administrative Council Meeting at Xian, China

Prasar Bharati is also very active in the activities of AIBD. NABM (T) has conducted several training courses for participants from Asia-Pacific region on behalf of AIBD.

List of International events in which Prasar Bharati participated during the year 2015-2016

Sl. Name of Events Period Place/Country No. 1 Pre-dispatch Inspection of VHF and 23.03.2015 to Milano, Italy UHF Antenna System 1.04.2015 2 ITU’s Conference Preparatory Meeting 23.03.2015 to Geneva, Switzerland for WRC 2015 02.04.2015 3 ABU Technical Bureau Mid-Year 5-6 May 2015 Bali, Indonesia meeting 4 ABU Sports Group meeting 7-9 May 2015 Beijing, China 5 Training at the workshop of the OEM 11-15 May 2015 Slovenia of the transmitter 6 AIBD/RTM/NABM Workshop 11-15 May, 2015 Kuala Lumpur, 7 ABU Administrative Council Meeting 14-16 May, 2015 Xian, China 8 12th Asia Media Summit & Pre-Summit 24th to 28th May, Kuala Lumpur, Events 2015 Malaysia 9 ABU Radio Song Festival and 1st ABU 27th to 31st May, Yangon, Myanmar Programme Committee Meeting 2015 10 Broadcast Asia 2015 2-5 June 2015 Singapore 11 Pre-dispatch Inspection & testing of 09.06.2015 to Santa Barbara, USA Multi-Channel Stereo Digital Microwave 17.06.2015 Links. 12 Radio and Television Seminar for Senior 23rd June to 7th July Beijing, China Managers and Officials from the Silk 2015 Road Countries 13 Training at the work of the Original 6-10 July, 2015 Quincy, USA Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Transmitter

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Sl. Name of Events Period Place/Country No. 14 Central Asia Media 23-24 July 2015 Tashkent, Uzbekistan 15 “Forum of the Media Heads of SCO 27th & 28th July, Moscow, Russia Member States :Leading Media Outlets 2015 :Creating a Common Information Space for the SCO Member States 16 ABU Workshop on Radio Children 28th–30th, July, 2015 Kuala Lumpur, Programming Formats & Multi-Platform Malaysia Content Creation 17 5th APG Meeting for WRC 2015 27.07.2015 to Seoul, South Korea 01.08.2015 18 The Asian Youth Football Festa & Asian 7-10 August, 2015 Anseong, Gyeonggi- Youth Development Conference do, Korea 19 Coverage of Mountain Echoes Literary 19-22 August 2015 Thimpu, Bhutan Festival, 2015 20 ABU-Robocon 2015 International 21-25 August 2015 Yogyakarta, Indonesia Contest and Programme Director Meeting & Workshop. 21 Pacific Media Partnership Conference 25-27 August 2015 Apia, Samoa 2015 22 Asiavision (AVN) Coordinators meeting 17-18 September, Phuket, Thailand 2015 2015 23 Bilateral Meeting with Deutsche Well 25-26 Oct 2015 Berlin, Germany 24 ABU General Assembly & Associated 26-31 Oct 2015 Istanbul, Turkey Meetings 25 ABU TV Documentary Co-Production 30.11.15 to 2.12.15 HO Chi Minh City, CARE Series 6 (1st meeting Planning Vietnam Workshop) 26 Regional Workshop - How to Make an 2-18 December, 2015 Beijing, China Impact with Every Programme 21st Century Media Theories and Skills and World Conference on Internet 27 3rd International Media Training 7-14 Dec 2015 Antalya, Turkey Programme 28 Visit to Russia Today TV, Moscow 9-11 Dec 2015 Moscow, Russia 29 Study of NHK Archive, Tokyo and best 21-22 Jan 2016 Tokyo, practices 30 Signing of MoU with EBC and to assess 17-21 Feb 2016 Brasilia, Brazil requirements for coverage of Rio Olympic Games 31 3rd Programme Bureau Meeting, ABU 29.02.2016 to Kuala Lumpur, Symposium on Digital Broadcasting 03.03.2016 Malaysia

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Sl. Name of Events Period Place/Country No. 32 22nd ABU Copyright Committee 14-15 March, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Meeting and Forum Malaysia

USE OF IN PRASAR BHARATI SECRETARIAT

Hindi Section of Prasar Bharati Secretariat is regularly involved in the following activities:-

• Hindi Translation of Annual Reports, Audit Reports and Annual Accounts of Prasar Bharati.

• Hindi Translation of replies to Parliament Questions laid before Parliament.

• Hindi Translation of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on broadcasting between Prasar Bharati and different countries.

• Hindi Translation of replies to various RTI Queries.

• Quarterly, Half Yearly and Annual Progress Reports of use of Hindi.

• Preparing the agenda and minutes of all meetings in Hindi.

• Organising the quarterly meetings of Official Language Implementation Committee and issuing the minutes and implementing it.

• Pursuance of action taken to fulfil the assurances given to Parliamentary Official Language Implementation Committee.

• Hindi Translation of all correspondence under Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act.

• Organising workshops and desk-workshops.

• Arranging for Hindi Training, Hindi Typing/ Shorthand training under Hindi Teaching Scheme.

• Organising Hindi Diwas/ Pakhwara etc. and competitions to promote use of Hindi.

• Ensuring the usage of Unicode to work in Hindi on all computers of Prasar Bharati Secretariat.

• Translation of any other Report and Returns, whenever assigned.

• Organising other activities for progressive use of Hindi as and when asked for

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PRASAR BHARATI All INDIA RADIO Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati

FACTS AT A GLANCE

• Total Broadcasting Centres 418 • Regional Stations 127 • Local Radio Stations 87 • Relay Centres 199 • Community Radio Stations 05

TRANSMITTERS

• Medium Wave 145 • Short Wave 48 • FM 413 Total (MW + SW + FM) 606

Satellite Digital Radio on DTH Platform DD Direct plus – India’s only -to-air DTH service

• Existing AIR Channels 21 • New channels proposed 18

20 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 CHAPTER III CHANNELS AND PROGRAMMES OF AIR

The phenomenal growth achieved by All India Radio over the past eight decades has made it one of the largest media organisations in the world. Now, it has 418 stations and 606 transmitters. To meet the communication needs of the plural society that India is, the network expanded gradually imbibing new technologies and programme production techniques. Continuing with the adoption of newer technology, All India Radio’s services are being digitalized.

THE OBJECTIVES

With an aim to provide information, education and entertainment, for promoting the welfare and happiness of the masses (Bahujana Hitaya Bahujana Sukhaya), All India Radio strives to:-

a) Uphold the unity of the country and the democratic values enshrined in the Constitution.

b) Present a fair and balanced flow of information of national, regional, local and international interest, including contrasting views, without advocating any opinion or ideology of its own.

c) Promote the interests and concerns of the entire nation, being mindful of the need for harmony and understanding within the country and ensuring that the programmes reflect the varied elements, which make the composite .

d) Produce and transmit varied programmes designed to awaken, inform, enlighten, educate, entertain and enrich all sections of the people.

e) Produce and transmit programmes relating to the developmental activities in all facets including extension work in agriculture, education, health and family welfare and science & technology.

f) Serve the rural, illiterate and under-privileged population, keeping in mind the special needs and interests of the young, social and cultural minorities, the tribal population and those residing in border regions, backward or remote areas.

g) Promote social justice and combat exploitation, inequality and such evils as untouchability and narrow parochial loyalties.

h) Serve the rural population, minority communities, women, children, illiterate as well as other weaker and vulnerable sections of the society.

i) Promote national integration.

THREE-TIER BROADCASTING

To realise its objectives AIR has evolved over the years, a three-tier system of broadcasting namely national, regional, and local. It caters to the information, education, and entertainment needs

21 Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati of the audiences through its stations in this country of continental dimension and with a plural society. They provide news, music, spoken word and other programmes to almost the entire population of the country, 121.0 crore as per the 2011 census. Its vast reach especially in the rural and tribal areas make it the primary and sometimes the only source of information and entertainment.

In National Service thenational programmes, which are heard on the Medium Wave in most part of the country, cater the to the first-tier broadcasting. Recently, it has started airing on Short Wave also. The regional and Sub-regional stations provide the second-tier of broadcasting giving the programmes in the regional languages and promoting regional and cultural facets. In addition, FM Channels at metros cater to the modern needs of the people primarily the youth. The Vividh Bharati has also been shifted to FM broadcasting system at 35 places. The 413 stations on FM mode set up to cater to the needs and tastes of the audiences of small towns in various parts of the country are the Local Radio stations (LRS). In the last couple of years the community radio has become very popular among different electronic media available in the country and not surprisingly All India Radio has also set-up Community Radio Service at five places in the North Eastern Region as the of the local tribal population.

NATIONAL CHANNEL

All India Radio offers a 3 tier system of broadcasting, namely National, Regional and Local. National Channel forms the first stage of it and was started on 18th May, 1988.The National Channel of All India Radio works as a night service from 6.50 p.m. to 6.10 a.m. the next morning. Having the whole area of India as its zone, the programme composition of the Channel has been designed to make it representative of the varied cultural mosaic and ethos of the Nation as a whole.

REGIONAL CHANNELS

Regional Channels of AIR are located mostly in the state capitals and in major linguistic-cultural regions of every state. Altogether 127 such channels are spread over 29 states and 6 UTs states and Union territories of the country. The public service broadcasting arm of AIR, the Regional Channels put out infotainment programmes with the objective of enriching the lives of their listeners. The Regional Channels, broadcast largely on the Medium Wave frequency, follow a composite programming mix. They also promote art and culture with a major emphasis on . Around 40 percent of the total broadcast on primary channels comprises music, which includes Classical music, light music, folk music, film music and the music of various other languages. News and current affairs programmes constitute 20 to 30 percent of the broadcast time. Radio plays and drama, health & family welfare programmes, programmes for women and children, farm and home programmes aimed at empowering rural masses are the other important segments of the primary channels. These channels being the most accessible of all the AIR channels, strive to reach their audiences in the languages most understood.

LOCAL RADIO STATIONS (LRS)

At present 87 Local Radio Stations are located across the country. These stations are catering to the local population of the area, providing utility services and reach right into the heart of the community, which uses the microphone to reflect and enrich its life. What distinguishes Local

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Radio from the regional network is its down to earth, intimate, and uninhibited approach. The programmes of the local radio are area- specific. They are flexible and spontaneous enough to enable the station to function as the mouthpiece of the local community.

In the present scenario, as most of the LRS of AIR are on FM, Vividh Bharati Programmes are relayed by a majority of them besides local content. At present most of the Local Radio Stations are broadcasting for the duration of 17 Hrs. Out of which, 7 hours are Vividh Bharati relay. The content is approximately 60% local and 40% relay (Including News and other relay programmes of regional stations).Thus, serving the purpose for which they were created.

COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS

Community radio centres were set up at 5 places in the North Eastern Region to serve the local tribal population.

1. Mon CRS 1 kW MW 1584 kHz

2. Tensing CRS 1 kW MW 1602 kHz

3. Nongstoin CRS 1 kW MW 1485 kHz

4. Williamnagar CRS 1 kW MW 1602 kHz

5. Saiha CRS 1 kW MW 1602 kHz

FM RAINBOW

FM Rainbow channel of All India Radio was launched at a time when radio listening was declining especially in big cities. People representing the higher economic strata of the society thought it out of fashion to listen to radio programmes which, according to them, were addressing to the needs of average middle class radio-listeners. Technological improvements made in the field of sound-recording tempted the young music lovers to opt for other modes of music players because reception quality of these songs on AM mode was not as lively as it was in stereophonic cinema halls or on digital electronic equipment. FM radio filled this gap effectively by ensuring disturbance-free high quality music to its listeners. Even the presentation style of the compere on FM channel was transformed to suit the changing tastes of listeners. Inter-personal chatting style of the comperes caught the pulse of youth and allured them to come close to their radio. In its round-the-clock broadcast, the radio listeners were served with a recipe of whole new gamut of entertainment. Soon FM radio acquired the status of modern radio because it was speaking in their style and providing them the listening pleasure. The old glory of radio was restored once again at least in terms of listening percentages.

At present AIR has 413 FM transmitters across the country, by which it covers 32.50% of the area and 45.00 % of the population of the country. Out of these, FM Rainbow channel is available at 23 places i.e. at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Lucknow, Panaji, , Kanpur, Kochi, Puducherry, Shillong, Kasauli, , Kodaikanal, Tiruchirapalli, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Vishakhapatnam, Raebareli, , Srinagar and . Besides this, Delhi Rainbow is also relayed fully from Mussoorie, Aligarh, and partly from Dharamshala and Bhatinda. The FM channel includes Pop music, Film songs, and Classical & Devotional music, News Headlines, etc.

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The advantages of FM channel over Medium Wave channel and Short Wave are:-

* High Quality sound.

* Stereo transmission.

* Greater freedom from interference and noise.

* Uniform day and night coverage.

* Capacity to provide value-added services. FM GOLD

FM Gold channel is on air since on 1st September, 2001 at Delhi as a niche infotainment channel with 30% of News and Current affairs component and 70% of entertainment programming.At present, FM Gold channel is available daily round the clock. FM Gold channel is available at five places - four metros i.e. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Ludhiana. This additional channel gave its listeners an option to choose between the two, besides listening to other parallel running AIR and Private FM channels in the area. This channel is trying to provide information interlinked with entertainment and brings information updates on Traffic, Airlines, Railways and weather, etc. DTH SERVICE

DTH Radio Channel is a Satellite Service meant for the listeners, who own a TV set. The DTH Service is available through the DTH platform of Prasar Bharati with up linking facilities at Todapur, Delhi. It is not a terrestrial broadcast service and DTH programmes cannot be tuned in through the ordinary radio receiver sets. DTH will cover the entire country as well as neighbouring countries. DTH is a 24 hour service broadcast digitally. The programming is planned in such a way that the repetitions are kept at a minimum.

The DTH Service provides different language channels available in every nook and corner of the country. The most significant aspect of DTH broadcast is its digital quality.

The following channels are available on DTH.

1. Hindi : AIR Delhi is the originating station. Programmes from other Hindi stations having linkage facilities with Delhi i.e. AIR Lucknow, AIR , AIR Bhopal, AIR Shimla and AIR find a place in Hindi DTH Channel.

2. Gujarati : AIR Ahmedabad is the originating station. Gujarati programmes from Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhuj and Surat are accommodated in Gujarati DTH channel.

3. Marathi : AIR Mumbai is the originating station. Programmes from and form the part of Marathi DTH channel, besides FM Rainbow and FM Gold.

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4. Bengali : AIR Kolkata is the originating station. Programmes from Kolkata ‘A’, FM Kolkata and are the contents of Bangla DTH channel.

5. Telugu : Uplink station is AIR Hyderabad. Besides Hyderabad main station programmes, CBS Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Cuddapah, and Visakhapatnam are the other programme contributing stations.

6. Tamil : Uplink station is AIR Chennai. Programmes from Chennai FM Trichy, Puducherry, Madurai, CBS Chennai, and FM Rainbow Chennai are included in Tamil DTH Channel.

7. Kannada : AIR Bangalore is the anchor station. Programmes from CBS Bangalore, FM Rainbow, Dharwad, , and Mangalore are included in Kannada DTH channel.

8. Punjabi : AIR Jalandhar is the main contributor of programmes of Punjabi DTH channel. Besides this, the programmes of Jalandhar B, FM Jalandhar and Chandigarh will also be broadcast from this channel.

9. North-Eastern Service : AIR Shillong and other capital stations in North-eastern region.

10. Vividh Bharati Service : Mumbai.

11. FM Rainbow : Delhi.

12. FM Gold : Delhi.

13. : External Services Division.

14. Malayalam : AIR Thiruvananthapuram

15. Oriya : AIR Cuttack

16. Assamese : AIR Guwahati

17. FM Rainbow : AIR Chennai

18. FM Gold : AIR Mumbai

19. FM Rainbow : AIR Bangalore

20. FM Rainbow : AIR Mumbai

21. FM RAGAM

Amruthavarshini : AIR Bangalore/Tiruchirapalli

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VIVIDH BHARATI

The popular Vividh Bharati Service provides entertainment for 15 hours a day from 37 CBS-VB centres. Beside this, Vividh Bharati Service is also relayed through 65 Local Radio Stations and 100 Watt FM transmitters located across the country.

The programmes are put out from Mumbai, and other AIR VB stations relay. Regional Stations originate a few programmes at some specified timings in their respective languages. Transmission Timings (All days)

I 05.55 AM to 10.05 AM II 12.00 Noon to 05.30 PM III 06.15 PM to 11.00 PM

Vividh Bharati Delhi provides now seamless broadcast from 5.55AM to 11.10 pm.

LIVE STREAMING

Live streaming of the FM Rainbow, FM Gold, Urdu Service, Vividh Bharati and Ragam channel have been supplemented with following eight additional popular channels of AIR: i. Gujarati, ii. Malayalam, iii. Punjabi, iv. Marathi, v. Bangla, vi. Tamil, vii. Telugu viii. Kannada.

EXTERNAL SERVICES

External Services Division of All India Radio ranks high among the external radio networks of the world both in its reach and range covering about 100 countries in 27 languages. The AIR, through its external broadcasts, aims to keep the overseas listeners in touch with the ethos of India. The languages in which AIR reaches its foreign audience are English, French, Russian, Swahili, Arabic, Persian, Pashto, Dari, Baluchi, Sinhalese, Nepali, Tibetan, Chinese, Thai, Burmese and Bhasha Indonesia. The services in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Gujarati are directed at overseas Indians, while those in Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Saraiki, Kannada and Bengali are meant for listeners in the Indian sub-continent.

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Mann Ki Baat 29th Nov2015

NEW INITIATIVES DURING THE YEAR

1. AIR organized an in-country Workshop with the support of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) on ‘‘Emergency Warning & Communications for Disaster Risk Reduction” from 21st to 25th April, 2015 at Bhubaneswar. It was attended by 25 radio and TV producers drawn from AIR stations and Doordarshan Kendra’s located in the coastal disaster prone areas. The Workshop was jointly conducted by Mr. Russell Isaac (UK), and Ms. Natalia Ilieva of ABU.

2. The International Relation Unit coordinated participation of a five-member folk music band in the grand finale of 3rd ABU Radio Song Festival 2015 held in Yangon, Myanmar on 29th May, 2015. AIR’s song entry ‘Nayi Khushi’, sung by Bengaluru based band of amateur singers ‘Peepal Tree’ was shortlisted among the finalists of the 3rd ABU Radio Song Festival and the band was invited for a stage performance at the Gala Finale function held in Myanmar. Twelve finalists from different countries representing their radio organisations participated in the finale event.

3. AIR assisted the ABU in the preliminary selection of ABU Prize 2015 by providing an expert jury to screen the entries received in drama category.

4. AIR’s entry Nilkkam Ivarkkoppam (Stand beside them...) produced by Shri Biju Mathew, Programme Executive, CBS, AIR, Thiruvanthapuram, won the 1st Prize in the ‘Community

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Service Announcement (CSA)’ category of ABU Prize 2015 .

5. AIR Nazibabad’s programme ‘Shri Guruve Namah’ ranked as runner-up in the AIBD Reinhard Keune’s Memorial Award-2015 for the best Radio Programme in the category “Putting the Spotlight on Teachers in Society”.

6. Under the Cultural Exchange Programme Agreements (CEP) signed with different countries, music programmes were sent by AIR to many countries through its External Services Division. AIR also broadcast Bulgarian music programmes on two occasions of Bulgaria’s national importance under the CEP.

7. Delegations from many countries/broadcasting organizations visited Prasar Bharati/AIR with an aim at strengthening the bilateral ties.

8. All India Radio has embarked on a special project with the lofty objective of conserving our folk legacy and heritage. India is unique for its ethno-linguistic diversity.

9. By launching All India toll free No.15102; CBS Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Primary Channel Lucknow generated additional revenue.

10. The set of digital CDs consisting of seven Kaands of Ramacharitmanas produced by All India Radio was released by Prime Minister Shri on 31st August 2015.

11. Vividh Bharati Service started on FM mode at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai.

12. Live streaming of the FM Rainbow; FM Gold, Urdu Service, Vividh Bharati and Ragam Channel have been supplemented with the eight additional popular channels of AIR.

13. With the aim and objective of serving the aficionados of Indian Classical Music for 24X7, on the in 2016, ‘Raagam’ a niche’ channel from All India Radio was launched. This is available on DTH as well as through Mobile app and on web streaming.

14. Mobile apps for the Apple iOS, Windows and Android platforms have been launched by the name and style of “All India Radio Live”.

15. DDO, Software for use of Cash Section, DG: AIR has been installed successfully.

16. A training programme was arranged in collaboration with NABM, Delhi, for the newly recruited EA’s, in the field of software programming. In addition, newly recruited Programme Executives, Transmission Executives and Engineering Assistants were provided Induction and Orientation training. PROGRAMME ACTIVITIES

SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

• Broadcast of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ - Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Address to the people of India on different issues/topics (every month)

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• Post Box No.111- “Mann Ki Baat”-Programme based on listener’s letter)-(Once in a week)

• Broadcast of the address delivered by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at UNESCO Head Quarters, on 10th April, 2015 during his visit to .

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered at various functions by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 13th April, 2015 during his visit of Germany.

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered at various functions by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 13th April, 2015 during his visit to Germany.

• Broadcast a discussion on the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to France and Germany on 15th April, 2015.

• The excerpts of the recording of the Joint Press Conference of the , Shri Narendra Modi and the Chancellor of Germany Ms. Angela Merkel on 14th April, 2015 at Berlin, Germany broadcast on 15th April, 2015.

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered at various functions by The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 16th and 17th April, 2015 during his Visit of .

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered at various functions by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to China on 15th May, 2015.

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered at various functions by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to South Korea on 18th May, 2015.

• Broadcast of the address delivered by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Public Rally held in , on 25th May, 2015

• Broadcast of radio report on the inauguration of multimedia exhibition held at New Delhi by Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Finance, and Corporate Affairs.

• Broadcast of the statement by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi after the signing of various agreements between India and at during thePrime Minister’s visit to Bangladesh on 7th June, 2015.

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered on 7th July, 2015 at various functions by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan on 7th July, 2015.

• Broadcast of the statement given to media on 6th July, 2015 and the recording of various functions by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Tashkent during his visit to Uzbekistan on 7th and 8th July, 2015 respectively.

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to Kazakhstan on 8th July, 2015.

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered on 9th July, 2015 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the BRICS Summit held at Ufa, Russia on 9th July, 2015.

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• Broadcast of the speech delivered on 10th July, 2015 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the plenary session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation held at Ufa, Russia on 10th July, 2015.

• Broadcast of the speeches delivered on 13th July, 2015 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at various functions during his visit to Tajikistan on 13th July, 2015.

• Broadcast of the speeches of Nagaland’s group NSCN leader Thuingaleng Muivah and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi after witnessing the signing of the historic peace accord between and NSCN on 3rd August, 2015.

• Hon’ble President of India Shri ’s Address to the Nation on the eve of on 14th August, 2015. Regional language versions were also broadcast by concerned AIR, stations

• Broadcast of the address delivered by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Global Exhibition Services organised by CII at Pragati , New Delhi on 24th April, 2015.

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his two day visit to on 17th August, 2015.

• Broadcast of the address by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered before the Indian diaspora at Dubai Cricket Association Stadium, Dubai on 17th August, 2015 during his recent visit to Dubai on 18th August, 2015.

• Broadcast of the statement on 31th August, 2015 given by the Hon’ble Minister for External Affairs Smt. Sushma Swaraj in a curtain raiser press conference held at Delhi in connection with the 10th World Hindi Conference organised in Bhopal from 10th September to 12th September, 2015.

• Broadcast of the function of the release of Digital Version of Ramcharit Manas by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Panchvati, 7, Race Course Road, New Delhi on 31st August, 2015

• Broadcast of the address by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee to a group of teachers delivered on 4th September, 2015 at New Delhi on the occasion of Teacher’s Day on 05th September, 2015.

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered on various functions by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to Dublin, Ireland on 23rd September, 2015

• Broadcast of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s statement at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit at New York on 25th September, 2015

• Broadcast of the speeches by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to the of America on 27th September, 2015

• Broadcast of the address delivered by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi before the Indian Community at SAP Centre on 27 September, 2015 during his visit to

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California, United States on 28th September, 2015.

• Broadcast of the addresses delivered by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to California, United States on 28th September, 2015.

• Broadcast of the recording of the addresses delivered by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held in New York during his visit to United States on 29th September, 2015.

• Broadcast of a consolidated radio report on the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Jammu and on 7th November, 2015.

• Akashvani Annual Awards instituted with a view to promote professional excellence and to bring out the best from the staff working at various Stations of AIR. The jury session for the entries in programme categories received from the AIR Stations for the year 2014 was held in November 2015.

• A 26-episode science serial entitled “Atom to Stars” was broadcast from AIR Stations in collaboration with the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

• Another 26-episode science serial on Disaster Management entitled “Understanding and Managing Disasters” was broadcast from AIR Stations during 2015-16 in collaboration with the Ministry of Science & Technology.

• All India Radio has an inherent objective of inculcating Scientific Temper amongst fellow citizens. In order to promote scientific awareness in the country, all Stations of AIR have been advised to mount a series of programme.

• 103rd Curtain Raiser of Indian Science Congress held at Mysuru on 2nd January,2016.

• Broadcast of the recording of National Symposium of Poets on 25th January, 2016.

• Curtain Raiser on 14th Mumbai International Film Festivalheld in Mumbai on 27th January,2016

• Tributes in the Memory of Former Lok SabhaSpeaker and Veteran Leader Shri Balram Jakharon 3rd February,2016.

• Curtain Raiser on International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam on 3rd February, 2016.

• Recordings of the speech delivered by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi at the 85th Annual Conference of Srimata Shankarana Sangh at Siligurion 6th February, 2016.

• Broadcast of Economic Survey for the year 2016-17 in the Lok Sabha by the Union Finance Minister on 26th February, 2016.

• Broadcast of recordings of the speech delivered by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi at the function of launching of “Setu Bharatam”in New Delhi on 4th March, 2016.

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Live Broadcast

• Live broadcast of the function on Civil Investiture Ceremony-II from Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on 08th April, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the Inauguration of Vividh Bharati Service of Delhi on FM mode by Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India on 14th April, 2015.

• Live Broadcast of the function organised in connection with the laying of the Foundation stone of Dr. Ambedkar International Centre at New Delhi by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 20th April, 2015

• Live Broadcast of the presentation of 50th Gyanpeeth Award to Prof. by the Hon’ble Prime Minister from Balyogi Auditorium, Parliament Building, New Delhi on 25th April, 2015.

• Live Broadcast of the function on Defence Investiture Ceremony-II from Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on 26th April, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the 62nd Presentation Ceremony from Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 03rd may, 2015

• Live broadcast of the function organised at Kolkata in connection with the launching of three Schemes, namely, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Saturday, 09th May, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the function of inauguration by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of the golden jubilee celebration of two by Rashtrakavi Shri .

• Live broadcast of the function on the launch of the First National Handloom Day and introduction of India Handloom as a brand by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Centenary Auditorium of University of Madras, Chennai on 7th August, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the Flag Hoisting Ceremony and Address to the Nation by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi from the ramparts of Red Fort on 15th August, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the inauguration function by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of the call to action summit organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India at Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi on 27th August, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the presentation ceremony of the Khel Ratna Awards, Awards and other Sports Awards on Saturday, 29thAugust, 2015 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi

• Live Broadcast of an interaction of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with the students from Manekshaw Auditorium, Zorawar Hall, Manekshaw Centre, Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi on 4th September, 2015.

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• Live Broadcast of the ceremony of presentation of National Awards to Teachers by Hon’ble President of India from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 5th September, 2015.

• Live Broadcast of the ceremony of Presentation of by the Hon’ble President of India from Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on 9th September, 2015

• Live broadcast of the inaugural session of the 10th world Hindi Conference graced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held at Bhopal on 10th September, 2015

• Live broadcast of the Tenth Annual Convention of Central Information Commission from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi graced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 16th October, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the function Run for Unity from Rajpath, New Delhi on the occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar Patel on 31st October, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the programme organised at 1, Akbar Road, New Delhi on 31st October, 2015 to mark the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Late Smt. .

• Live broadcast of the Inaugural Ceremony of the 19th International Children’s Film Festival from Hyderabad on 14th November, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the inaugural function of the Global Focal Point Conference on Asset Recovery from the Vigyan Bhawan, Plenary Hall, New Delhi on 18th November, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the Closing Session of the Training of IAS Officers from the Kothari Auditorium of DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on 19th November, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the function on the Golden Jubilee of Raising Day of Border Security Force at Chhawla Campus Delhi on 1st December, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the presentation function on Shilp and National Awards by the Hon’ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 9th December, 2015.

• Live Broadcast of Floral Tributes to the Martyrs at the Plaque between Building Gate No.11& 12, Parliament House, New Delhi on 13th December, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the function of Dedication of NIMHANS as an Institute of National Importance to the Nation and inauguration of Magneto Encephalography Research Centre and NIMHANS Heritage Museum by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee organized by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) at Bengaluru on 22nd December, 2015.

• Live broadcast of the inaugural function of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas - 2016 held at C.B. Muthamma Hall, Bhavan, New Delhi on 9th January, 2016.

• Live broadcast of the function of launching of classical Music Channel 7x24 Raagam, Amrutha Varshini AIR Bengaluru and all AIR FM(Rainbow) channels on 26th January, 2016.

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• Address to the Nation by the Hon’ble President on the eve of the Republic Day on 25th January, 2016. Regional language versionswere also broadcast by AIR Stations.

• Live broadcast of Republic Day Parade and the Cultural Pageant from Rajpath in New Delhi on 26th January, 2016.

• Live Broadcast of the Closing Ceremony of 14th International Film Festival from Mumbai on 3rd February, 2016.

• Live broadcast of “Make in India Week” function from Mumbai on 13th February, 2016.

• Live broadcast of inaugural function of 400KV Transmission Line by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and through remote operation from Hyderabad House, New Delhi on 20th February, 2016.

• Live broadcast of the Hon’ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee address to both the Houses of Parliament on Budget Session on 23rd February, 2016.

• Live broadcast of presentation of Railway Budget-2016-17 in the Lok Sabha by the Union Railways Minister on 25th February, 2016.

• Live broadcast of presentation of General Budget-2016-17 in the Lok Sabha by the Union Finance Minister on 29th February, 2016.

• Live Broadcast of the International Conference on ‘Rule of Law for Supporting the 2030 Development Agenda from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 4th March, 2016.

• Live Broadcast of the Inaugural Function on the National Conference on Women Legislators: Building of Resurgent India by the Hon’ble President Shri Pranab Mukherjee from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 5th March, 2016.

• Live broadcast of Valedictory function of National Conference on “Women Legislators: Building Resurgent India “from Central Hall of Parliament House, on 6th March, 2016.

Prog. “The War That Turned the Tide” Symposium on Broadcasting Day- 23rdJuly-2015

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RADIO REPORT

• A Radio Report on the 7th Youth Exchange Programme organised by Nehru Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi on 06th April, 2015

• A Radio Report on the inauguration function of two day Annual Conference organised by CII, New Delhi on 06th April, 2015.

• A Radio Report on the various functions organised in Delhi on the occasion of 125th Birth Anniversary of Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on 14th April, 2015.

• Radio report on the 16th D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture on Economic Challenges for an Aspirational India delivered by Sh. Arun Jaitley, Union Minister of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting on 27th April, 2015.

• Radio report in English on the event held in connection with the observance of “World Press Freedom Day 2015” on the theme “Let Journalism Thrive : Television and Media Freedom”, organised by UNESCO, UN information centre and Prasar Bharati at New Delhi

• A Radio Report on the Indo-German Summit hosted by NASSCOM in association with Fraunhofer at Bengaluru on 6th October, 2015 graced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and German Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel on 6th October, 2015

• Consolidated radio report on the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Jammu and Kashmir on 7th November, 2015.

• Radio Report of 46th International Film Festival of India-2015 held at Panaji () from 21st November, 2015 to 30th November, 2015.

• Radio Report on the function on Tamil Epic “Thirukural”organised in the Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi on 17th December, 2015.

• A radio report on the release of Calender-2016 of Government of India by Shri Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs and Information & Broadcasting at New Delhi on 23rd December, 2015.

• Radio Report on the Inaugural Function of the 88th Nikhil Bharat Banga Sahitya Sammelan held on 10th January, 2016 at Ranchi on 11th January, 2016.

• Radio report on the Inaugural Function of 20thYouth Festival held at Raipur on 12th January, 2016.

• Consolidated Radio Report on the proceedings of National Conference on Sustainable Agriculture held at Gangtok, Sikkim on 19th January, 2016.

• Radio Report on the function of laying of foundation Stone of All India Radio Station

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at Meerut on 21st January, 2016.

• A Radio Report on the inaugural ceremony of Africa Hydrocarbon Conference organised in New Delhi on 21st January, 2016.

• Radio Report on the Beating Retreat Ceremony on 29th January, 2016.

• Radio Report on “Global Biotechnology Summit-2016” Celebrating Biotechnology Detonation India, organised at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 5th February, 2016.

• Broadcast of Radio Report of National Conference on “Women and Legislators: Building of Resurgent India” held in New Delhi on 5th March, 2016.

ELECTIONS:

• Work related to State Legislative Assembly Elections-2015 in five phases from 16th September to 5th October, 2015 as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.

• Party Political Broadcasts were duly organised for the Bihar State Legislative Assembly Elections-2015 as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.

• A special live Radio Bridge programme in connection with Assembly Election in the state of Bihar.

• Special composite live programmes and live phone-in programmes were broadcast in connection with the counting of votes and declaration of results of aforesaid Assembly Elections.

DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM AFTER A RECORDING OF NATIONAL PROGRAMME OF FEATURES TITLED “MOON, MARS AND BEYOND A SPACE ODYSSEY” 24 JULY 2015

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DR. RAJENDRA PRASAD MEMORIAL LECTURE-2015

All India Radio started an Annual Memorial Lecture Series in the honour of the first President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad since 1969. This is one of the most prestigious memorial lecture series in the country. The lecture is organised every year by turn in different parts of the country before the invited audience. Eminent personalities and scholars from the fields of , culture, economics, politics, science and other social sciences are invited to deliver the lecture in Hindi on a subject of their choice. Many stalwarts like renowned litterateur Dr. , Mahadevi Verma, Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan, famous social scientist Dr. P.C. Joshi have delivered this memorial lectures over the years among others.

This year’s lecture was delivered by Dr. Narendra Kohliat the National Media Centre, New Delhi on 23rd November, 2015on the topic “Hamara Samay, Samaj Aur Mahabharat”. The recording of the lecture was broadcast on the national network of All India Radio on the birthday of Dr. Rajendra Prasad on 3rd December, 2015 at 9.30 pm.

DR. RAJENDRA PRASAD MEMORIAL LECTURE-2015

SARDAR PATEL MEMORIAL LECTURE -2015

This lecture series is being organized from 1956 onwards in memory of the first Information and Broadcasting Minister of independent India Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. In this lecture series delivered in English, renowned scholars, administrators, jurists, historians, social scientists, economists are invited to speak on a subject chosen by them before the invited audience. The first lecture was delivered by Dr. C. Rajagopalachari, the first Indian Governor General. Ever since, a galaxy of speakers including former Chief Justice of India Sh. P.N. Bhagwati, renowned historians like Prof. Bipin Chandra, Prof. Romila Thapar, and National Security Advisor Shri Shiv Shankar Menon among others have delivered this lecture.

The Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture for the year 2015 was delivered on 26th October, 2015 by Honourable Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs, Information& Broadcasting Shri Arun Jaitley on “Is It Possible to Impose Reasonable Restrictions on Speech and Expression, Given Today’s Media Landscape”. The recording of this lecture was broadcast on 31st October, 2015 at 9.30 PM on the national network of All India Radio.

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SARDAR PATEL MEMORIAL LECTURE-2015

SARV –BHASHA KAVI SAMMELAN -2015

Introduced in 1956, the Sarva Bhasha Kavi Sammelan (National Symposium of Poets) is an endeavour to provide a creative platform to national integration and linguistic harmony through mutual interaction and coordinated presentation of the best in contemporary poetry of all Indian languages. Its uniqueness is underlined by the fact that it is the only programme of its kind wherein eminent poets from 22 Indian languages come together on one stage to offer their creative best, before the invited audience, followed by the rendering their Hindi versions translated by eminent poets. A two hour recording of this programme is broadcast on the national network of AIR on 25th January, on the eve of the Republic Day at 10 P.M. At the same time, regional language versions of this programme are broadcast from concerned AIR stations. Thus, this programme reaches across the length and breadth of the nation.

In 2005, four new languages, namely, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali and Bodo were added to the list of languages taking the total to twenty two languages. This programme is a reflection of the rich cultural and literary heritage of Indian languages, incomparable with any other programme in its status and grandeur.

During this year “Sarva Bhasha Kavi Sammelan” was organized at Nagpur on 8th January, 2016, and was broadcast on 25th January, 2016.

SANSKAR GEET

All India Radio has embarked on a special project with the lofty objective of conserving our folk legacy and heritage. India is unique for its ethno-linguistic diversity. It is a daunting task to capture her cultural mosaic in all its variegated hues. It is best reflected in the abundant and rich

38 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 folklore of its numerous regions, communities and cultures. The scintillating lyrics and tunes have a distinct flavour but are under threat of extinction. AIR, as the nation’s public service broadcaster, has decided to step in and record the folklore and ceremonial songs, in their pristine purity.

AIR’s project envisages recording (i) songs associated with different (sanskars)-stages/ milestones in the life span of a person (ii) a variety of lok geet such as Ritu geet, Parv geet, Shram geet, Nadi geet, Vriksh geet, Sthal geet and Andolan geet and (iii) lok gaathayein (legends). This will be one of the many major achievements of AIR in preserving the cultural heritage of India for the posterity.

During the year 2015-16, around 10000 geets have been recorded; out of which 700 geets has already been received in the directorate.

Publicity

AIR extended support to the various programmes/schemes launched by the Government on its Network of 418 stations during the year 2015-16. Spoken Word Section deals with the publicity of important subject/schemes/policies of the Ministries/Departments of Government of India. Regular publicity was given through various formats of programme by all AIR stations in the country on following Government Schemes for the period April, 2015 to March, 2016:

1. Jan Dhan Yojana 2. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

3. Beti BachaoBeti Padhao 4. Make in India

5. Skill India Programme 6.Namami Gange

7. Deen Dayal Upadhayay Swarna Jayanti 8.Pradhan Mantri Gram Sinchai Yojana

9. 100 Smart Cities 10. Housing for All by 2022

11. Solar & Renewable Energy 12. Promoting Tourism

13. Developing North East 14. Focus on Urban

15. Soil Health Card 16. Statue of Unity

17. One Rank One Pension 18.Pradhan Mantri Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

19. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation

20. To mark two years of the NDA Government special programmes were mounted to highlight the achievements of the Government

Publicity support extended to the Notification/announcements received from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariat on the following subjects/committees/bills:

Ÿ Department related to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests in Kochi, Public Grievances, Law & Justice on ‘Feasibility of Holding Simultaneous Elections to House of People (Lok Sabha) and State Legislative Assemblies, Comprehensive Agricultural Research Based on Geographical Conditions and Impact of Climatic Changes to Ensure Food Security in the Country, ‘ The Consumer Protection Bill-2015’.

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Ÿ Committee on Petition.

Ÿ Sub Committee on ‘Ease of Doing Business’ of DRSC on Commerce.

Ÿ On Export Infrastructure in India

Ÿ Select Committee of Rajya Sabha on the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Bill, 2013.

Ÿ Estimate Committee – Examination of the Subject – ‘ Rejuvenation’.

Ÿ Joint Committee on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land

Ÿ Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (2nd Amendment) Bill, 2015.

Ÿ Publicity was given to the various Schemes of National Foundation for Communal Harmony.

Ÿ Wide publicity extended to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and Amarnath Yatra 2015, organized by the Ministry of External Affairs. Publicity campaign has already been initiated for Shri Amarnathji and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2016.

Ÿ Publicity was given to the programmes/functions organized on the occasions of centenary celeberations of Sardar Patel and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar etc.

Ÿ Special emphasis has been given to publicity of “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” and “One Rank One Pension” and Action Taken Reports are regularly being sent to Ministry.

Ÿ Implementation of Highway Advisory System on NH-8 (Delhi to Jaipur), launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Under this scheme HAS-Bulletins with live updates are being broadcast as per arrangement of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways through AIR Delhi, Jaipur and Alwar.

Ÿ Publicity has also been given to the Supreme Court Middle Income Group Legal Aid Scheme initiated by Supreme Court MIG Legal Aid Society for the weaker section of society.

Programme Planning and Development

1. Akashvani Annual Awards have been instituted with a view to promote professional excellence and to bring out the best from the staff working at various Stations of AIR. Awards are given in various categories of Programme, News, Engineering, Audience Research, Staff Training and Official Language Hindi.

2. The jury session for the entries in programme categories received from the AIR Stations for the year 2014 was held in November 2015.

3. In order to optimize the hours of broadcast, 65 Local Radio Stations of AIR have increased their duration of programme up to 10-17 hours per day.

4. Vividh Bharati Service was put on FM mode at the four metro Stations of AIR.

5. During the financial year 2015-16, a sum of Rs.150.40 crore has been provided to different AIR Stations for creation of programme content. Besides, 35 radio serials have been produced under commissioned programme category.

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6. All India Radio has an inherent objective of inculcating scientific temper amongst fellow citizens. In order to promote scientific awareness in the country, AIR Stations have launched a series of programme to promote scientific temper with effect from World Science Day- 10th November, 2015.

CENTRAL ENGLISH FEATURE UNIT

Some of the important broadcasts of CEFU during the period 1st April, 2015 to 31stMarch 2016: a. “LOOKING FOR LABONYO” To mark Tagore’s birth anniversary, this was a special feature on a lesser known dimension of the Bard – his love for the picturesque hill town of Shillong and the corpus of literary heritage that emanated from his three trips to the town, which was broadcast on 22nd May, 2015. b. “MOON, MARS AND BEYOND: A SPACE ODYSSEY” This feature highlighted ISRO’s stellar efforts in putting India on the global space map. This programme featured the last interview given to the media by Dr A.P.J.Abdul Kalam which was broadcast on 24th July, 2015. c. “MONALISA - A GIRL, A SONG AND A DREAM”: This programme salutes Dr. ’s stellar efforts to knit the Northeast together and then meld the Northeast into the mainstream of this diverse country which was broadcast on 28th August, 2015. d. “FOREVER ”: A feature on the iconic detective from Kolkata, a 27-year-old sleuth who caught the Indian imagination. Feluda, created by , is India’s answer to Sherlock Holmes. The programme traces the rise and impact of an Indian super-sleuth which was broadcast on 23rd October, 2015. e. “SILK THAT BECAME IRON”: Sardar Patel was a leader of many hues. On the birth anniversary of Patel, this feature pays tribute to the iron man of India by focussing on his lesser known aspects which was broadcast on 30th October, 2015. f. “BORN IN BANARAS”: This feature explores the handloom heritage of Banaras – weaving the products that flow out of it with the socio-cultural milieu of the city. It focusses on the government efforts to revive the handloom industry and also the city’s Ganga-Jamuni tahzeeb,which was broadcast on 25th December, 2015. g. “A NEW - NETAJI REVISITED” “Jai Hind” isn’t just a slogan, it defined an era. This feature broadcast on the occasion of Netaji files declassification, pays tribute to a man who stood tallest in the face of adversity which was broadcast on 22nd January, 2016. h. KOTA- A CITY OF HOPE AND UNCERTAINTY: This programme explores the deleterious impact of ultra-competitive environment on students, which was broadcast on 26th February, 2016. i. FROM RED TAPE TO RED CARPET: A feature on the Make in India initiative by the government, it highlights how India is vastly changing due to a synergy between the government, civil society and industry, which was broadcast on 25th March, 2016.

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NATIONAL CHANNEL

National Channel serves in three languages- Hindi, Urdu and English with vast variety of programme on Science, Health, Sports, Literature, Humour, Current Social Issues, and Cultural Heritage so as to enrich the vast knowledge of its listeners. Education, Culture and Social Economic Development are the focal points of VIVIDHA programme broadcast in Hindi and English on alternate days. Similarly, an Urdu programme ‘Manzar’ is broadcast daily. Magazine programme on economics, science, sports, music and literature are broadcast on regular basis. Carrier guidance, Current Affairs and Social issues are taken up in the weekly programme FOCUS. In other weekly programmes personalities from different fields are featured in the programme of Senior Citizens and Mulaquat. The following programmes were broadcast in the year 2015-16:

1. Programmes were broadcast in various formats, including phone-in programmes to create the awareness about government initiatives in public health sector such as: Mission Indradhanush, ‘Rashtriya Bima Yojana’, AYUSH, etc.

2. Talks and discussions were organized to highlight the importance of various government initiatives, like, ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’, ‘Smart city mission’.

3. Programmes were made and broadcast to promote the government schemes for the upliftment of the marginalized section of society. Some focussed schemes were ‘Stand Up India’, ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, Ustad schemes for minorities and schemes for the welfare of person with disabilities.

4. National Channel organized workshops to promote the ‘International Day of ’, andalso made several programmes on it.

5. Government is focussing on financial inclusion of backward and marginalized sections of society. Taking note of it, National Channel broadcast several programmes in various formats to make people aware of such schemes. Focus was on schemes such as ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana’, ‘Pradhan Mantri Surakhsa Bima Yojana’, ‘Atal Pension Yojana.

6. National Channel made programmes on almost every government initiated scheme related with the upliftment of farmers and people from rural area of country such as; ‘Din Dayal Upadhyay Gramin Kaushal Yojana’, ‘Fasal Bima Yojana’, ‘Soil Health Card’, ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sinchai Yojana’.

7. National Channel also broadcast several programmes based on views and feedbacks of beneficiaries of government schemes. These programmes were made in various formats including Phone-In programmes and O.B based programmes.

8. Organized workshop on ‘Empowerment of Women’ and Women Oriented Legal Aids.

9. Programmes were made on various other schemes launched for cross section of society from time to time. These include schemes like ‘Rashtriya Saur Urja Mission’, Start Up India, Make In India, Digital India.

10. Programmes were mounted on- ‘Pradhan Mantri Swarn Nivesh Yojana’ and ‘Deendayal

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Upadhyay Gramin Yojana’. Musical Concert Organized By National Channel During the Year 2015 - 2016

During the year 2015-2016 National Channel organized number of musical concert, namely:-

1. ‘Main Hawa Hoon’ Artists:- Ahmed Hussain & Mohd. Hussain at Amaltash Sabhagar, Indian Habitat Centre.

2. ‘A Musical Legacy-I’ Recital by Padmashri Pt. Sopori, Abhay Rustam Sopori at Stein Auditorium, Indian Habitat Centre.

3. ‘A Musical Legacy -II’ Artists: , Pt. (Vocal Recital) at Indian Habitat Centre.

4. ‘A Musical Legacy-III’ Flute Recital by Pt. Rajendra Prasanna and Rishab Prasanna at National Channel.

5. ‘Mohe Rang De’ (On ) Artists- Madhumita Roy & party (Vocal) and Asawari Pawar(Khathak) at Civil Services Offices Institute, Chankyapuri. FARM & HOME BROADCAST

All India Radio is dedicated to its rural audience for more than five decades. Farm and Home programmes are broadcast by all stations of AIR. Programmes have been designed to cater to the day to day seasonal needs of the farming community incorporating latest information and technology for best agricultural output. These programmes create awareness about the ways and means to improve the quality of the country’s farming community. The programmes are broadcast daily in the morning, afternoon and evening with average duration of 60 to 100 Minutes per day for Rural Women, Children & Youth. The Farm & Home units of AIR broadcast composite programmes including equal segments of rural development scheme and hard-core agriculture with programmes on subjects like Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Poultry & Dairy farming, Fisheries, Forestry, Environment Conservation and allied agriculture activities like food and agro processing, dry and wasteland agriculture and also on segments dwelling on employment schemes, loan, insurance and training facilities, sanitation, health hygiene and nutrition etc.

AIR has expanded its agriculture broadcasts with the launch of an exclusive project on Mass Media Support to Agriculture Extension entitled ‘Kisanvani’ since February 2004, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, to keep local farmers informed about the daily market rates weather reports and day to day information in their respective areas at micro level. Presently, Kisanvani is being broadcast and relayed from identified 96 AIR stations across the country. Broadcast on a narrowcasting mode, the programme is mostly interactive in content involving field based recordings of farmers and studio dial outs and dial-ins with experts and farming community which are quite popular with the target audience. The successful country-wide execution of the Kisanvani Programme has resulted in the accrual of annual revenue of Rupees Thirty Eight Croreto the department during FY: 2015-2016.

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CAMPAIGN ON SAFE AND JUDICIOUS USE OF PESTICIDES

Programmes creating awareness amongst the general public and the farming community in particular, have been broadcast about the safe and judicious use of pesticides and the ways and means of minimizing pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables before consumption.

Comprehensive guidelines have been issued to the stations in this regard detailing the Do’s and Don’ts for the farmers while purchasing, storing, handling and spraying pesticides. Do’s and Don’ts for the consumers and citizens for minimizing pesticide residues in food items, fruits and vegetables were also highlighted by stations in their programmes.

COMPREHENSIVE WEATHER FORECASTS FOR FARMERS

Comprehensive weather forecasts of five minutes duration for farmers are being broadcast in the daily Farm & Home programmes of all AIR stations and all 96 stations broadcasting Kisanvani programmes .The daily weather forecasts coverage includes details of crucial parameters like rainfall, temperature, soil and air moisture, radiation, , dry, cold and wet spells including extreme events like droughts, floods, thunder storms, cyclones, hail, frost etc. so as to alert farmers and help prevent crop failures.

ENVIRONMENT

In view of its importance, wildlife and forest conservation is treated by AIR as a challenge and emphasis is given on development activities as well as social rituals. All India Radio projects the success of government initiatives, which take place in forestry, wildlife conservation and ecological balance. As such, AIR is broadcasting programmes on themes such as wildlife and animal care through its various special audience programmes.

World Environment Day was observed by stations on 5th June 2015 by mounting special programmes to create awareness about preservation of environment. Issues of social forestry, preventing land degradation and desertification, ozone hole depletion, climate change, water harvesting and noise pollution were also addressed suitably in the programming schedules. All the AIR stations are giving wide publicity to the legal factors concerning environment and forestry. These programmes are monitored regularly by the Directorate, through monthly statements sent by AIR stations.

Stations have been mounting sustained publicity to the cleanliness drive ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ launched by the Prime Minister, focusing on the significance of both rural and urban sanitation in ensuring a cleaner environment for all.

World Toilets Day was also observed by all AIR stations on 19th November, 2015 Stations were advised to mount programmes to highlight the socio-environmental perils of open defecation and the need for toilet access for all, especially women.

FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES OVER THE AIR NETWORK

AIR Stations broadcasting Farm and Home and Kisanvani programmes were advised to mount suitable programmes in different formats, for creating awareness amongst the farming community,

44 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 about the use of organic solid waste as manure in agriculture operations, as part of media campaign under Swachh Bharat Missions. These AIR Stations were also instructed to broadcast audio spots on the different flagship programmes of the ministry of Agriculture & armersF Welfare.

All Stations had been broadcasting promos in respective regional languages on the following flagship schemes of the Government. 1. Soil Health Card 2. Crop Insurance Scheme 3. Paramparagat Krishi Yojana 4. Neem Coated Urea 5. Use of City Compost in Farming 6. PM’s Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.

PUBLICITY TO CROP SPECIFIC ADVISORY TO FARMERS:

Stations located in the potato growing regions were advised to mount awareness programmes for the farmers for adopting preventive measures for the fungal diseases forecast for the seasonal potato crops predicted by the Central Potato Research Institute.

Stations located in the states of and were advised to mount awareness campaigns for the farmers in view of the incidence of infestation of white fly in the Kharif Cotton Crops as per advisory issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Radio Kisan Diwas (15th February, 2016)

Progressive farmers who got benefited by the information disseminated through the Kisanvani programme on AIR, share their experiences with other fellow farmers in their own language/ dialect. AII India Radio observes 15th February as Radio Kisan Diwas over all its stations by mounting special programmes on the occasion. Stations broadcasting Kisanvani programme hosted special invited audience programmes on the day, in February, 2016 also, by inviting senior district administration authorities, senior state agriculture department officials, university experts and selected progressive farmers. HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMMES:

WOMEN’S PROGRAMMES

Women’s programmes of All India Radio cover subjects related to socio – economic development of women, Health and Family Welfare, Food and Nutrition, Scientific Home Management, Women Entrepreneurship, Education including Adult Education, Women Empowerment, and Gender Issues, etc.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme was launched by the Prime Minister on 24th January, 2015. After the launch of programme DG: AIR has issued instruction to all stations to pay special

45 Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati attention while planning their programmes on the popularization of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme. Apart from this, All India Radio broadcast a number of programmes in different formats for the welfare of girl child. Programmes of the Family Welfare Section of the stations generally aim at creating social awareness on the issues relating to female foeticide and gender discrimination and awareness about the rights and privileges of women through the propagation of legal literacy. Different traditional folk forms were also used to communicate with the rural audience.

This year the theme of the International Women’s Day was ‘Empowering Women– Empowering Humanity’. DG: AIR issued special instruction to all AIR stations to focus on the theme, while taking up women issues in their programmes. International Women’s Week was also observed with the view of empowering women in the society.

On the basis of references received form PM Office / Different Ministries regarding problems confronting women, Programme Heads of all AIR Stations were advised to incorporate the following subjects in the women’s programme.

1. To create mass awareness about publicity to the legal provisions relating to sexual crimes and punishment for violation of such provisions.

2. To create awareness in public about the problem of Community, their Human Rights issues and ability to realize those rights.

3. Programmes to create awareness against Indecent Portrayal of women in media.

4. Programmes to sensitize the masses about the legal provisions and remedies available for women under existing laws/ Regulations.

5. Subjects relating to women’s safety including Anti – Rape Bill.

6. Awareness against Atrocities on women.

7. Awareness against Trafficking of Women.

8. Female foeticide and infanticide.

9. Education & Employment opportunities.

10. Maternity benefits, crèche, etc. for working women.

11. Equal wage for equal work.

12. Gender discrimination.

13. Awareness against malnutrition.

14. Awareness regarding ban on sale of acid in view of judgment of Supreme Court.

HEALTH PROGRAMMES

Health programmes are part of regular broadcasts of All India Radio. Almost every AIR station broadcasts health awareness programmes on weekly/fortnightly basis. These programmes are

46 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 planned and broadcast as per the health requirement of the area concerned, potential out-break of seasonal diseases and as per the instructions/advice of Ministry and the Directorate General of All India Radio. All the health related issues such as awareness about disease, their causes and prevention, information about available treatment, awareness about immunization information, government facilities for the treatment of different diseases, health related government scheme are the subject matter of health related programmes. Other subjects covered in regular broadcast of health programmes include topics like right age of marriage, delay the first child, space between two children, terminal methods, maternal care, child survival, promotion of inter-spouse communication / male responsibility, neutralizing male preference syndrome, medical termination of pregnancy, promotion of institutional legal provisions, management of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulations and prevention of Misuse) Act- 1994, breast feeding, disability, T.B, Leprosy and reproductive child health etc.

During January-February, 2016 Swine Flu outbroke in many parts of the country and became a serious public health problem. Directorate General of All India Radio issued instructions to all AIR stations, particularly located in Swine Flu affected areas, to mount suitable programmes to create awareness about the disease.

Similarly, when Dengue out broke in some parts of the country in the month of August, September and October, special awareness programme on prevention of Dengue were broadcast across the network of All India Radio.

Wide publicity is being given to blood donation and eye donation. Suitable programmes have also been mounted against drug abuse, tobacco consumption, illicit trafficking, AIDS and create awareness programme on the Rehabilitation and facilities being provided to the leprosy affected persons/families.

Awarenessprogrammes were mounted on global iodine deficiency disorders and malnutritionby All AIR stations. Stations also mounted maximum possible suitable programmers on EBOLA, Dengue, Swine Flu, Glaucoma and Chikengunea under ‘’Arogaya Bharatam’’. Keeping in mind the slogan “Ageing and Health”, programmes on eye care, and persons with disabilities were broadcast.

Programmes in various formats were broadcast from AIR Stations across the country to create awareness about the adverse child sex ratio and to alter the negative mindsets leading to abortion of girl child foetus. Publicity was also given to the Pre-Natal diagnostic techniques act and the penalties contained therein to create public opinion against violation of its provisions.

The National Deworming Day is an initiative focus on reducing and treating parasitic worming infection- a wide spread health issue effecting over 241 million children in India. All AIR stations were given instructions to mount suitable programmes on this serious issue of child health.

In order to improve the vaccine coverage, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched Mission Indradhanush in April 2015. Wide coverage was given to the mission through AIR network.

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On the directives/instructions received from the Ministry from time to time, programmes on the following subjects were broadcast during this year.

Ÿ Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to create awareness about cleanliness. Ÿ Awareness amongst the general public about EBOLA virus disease in a manner that no panic is created. Ÿ Awareness about Health Hazards of Consumption of Junk Food. Ÿ Prevention & control of HIV AIDS. Ÿ Awareness campaign on Mission Indradhanush launched from 7th April 2015. Ÿ National Nutrition Week from 1st to 7th September, 2015 Ÿ World Glaucoma Day was observed on 6th March, 2016. AIR directed its stations to mount programmes in different formats to publicize the same.

In some of our special audience programmes like Rural/Women/Youth & Health, AIR has registered audience groups. These groups contribute towards spreading of general awareness on the health related subjects. CHILDREN PROGRAMMES

All stations broadcast programmes for children on regular basis. AIR broadcast programmes from almost all its stations for children of three categories, viz. programmes for children between the age of 5 to 7 years, 8 to 14 years age and special programmes are also broadcast for rural children.

Some of the programmes are broadcast on weekly basis. Plays, Short Stories, Features, Choral Singing, Interviews; Stories from Epics etc. are part of these broadcasts.

Children’s day was celebrated on 14th November, 2015 as Baal Diwas along with special children activities, stage shows and invited audience programmes were broadcast.

Programmes were planned keeping in mind the following action points:

1. Protection of rights of children particularly protection of identity of children in need of care and protection of juveniles in conflict law. 2. Care and support to disabled children. 3. Care and support to children under difficult circumstances. 4. Equal status of girls. 5. Universal access to basic education to children and more attention to girl’s education. 6. Providing safe and supportive environment to children. 7. Improvement in the economic condition of family and self – reliant society. 8. National and international cooperation for better future of the child.

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9. Safe drinking water facility and sanitary means of excreta disposal. 10. Wide publicity was given to the approved ‘’Guidelines for media reporting on children’’ issued by Hon’ble Delhi High Court as requested by Delhi Commission for protection of child rights. MUSIC

All India Radio has been playing a very important role in the propagation and preservation of music in general and the rich Classical Music and Folk Music Traditions in particular. Many eminent artistes have been associated with this organization. With the initiative taken by the then Information & Broadcasting Minister, Shri B.V. Keskar, National Programme of Music, a 90 minutes feast of Classical Music was started in 1952 for broadcast over All India Radio on Saturdays from 9.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Presently, it is broadcast on Sundays also. On the similar lines National Programme of Regional Light & Folk Music is broadcast on every 1st Thursday of the month from 9.30 pm to 10.30 pm.

In a pioneering effort and as an experimentation to harmonize the rich and beautiful Indian melodies and present them as orchestral compositions, Vadya Vrinda Unit was started in 1952 in Delhi and later in Chennai in 1975. The Vadya Vrinda Units had a number of artistes playing on different instruments which not only was an endeavour towards keeping alive and showcasing many rare instruments for posterity but also towards providing job opportunities to many artistes. It is again a matter of pride that many eminent artistes have been part of the Vadya Vrinda Units at Delhi and Chennai. Vadya Vrinda compositions of Pt. Shankar, Pt. Panna Lal Ghosh, T.K. Iyer, Anil Biswas, Emani Shankar Shastri, H.L. Sehgal, M.Y. Kamashastri and others are preserved in the archives of All India Radio which stand as testimony to their creative excellence and mastery.

Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan is an annual music event organized all over the country featuring both eminent artistes and upcoming youngsters from the stream of Hindustani and Karnatic Classical Music. This was started in 1955 and is a very prestigious and much sought after event for both artistes and classical music lovers.

Thayagaraja Aradhana Music Festival – a live broadcast from Thiruvaiyaru, the place of Saint Thayagaraja is an annual event in the month of January.

The Trinity & other Vaggeyakara Festival is a three day event held in the month of April every year at different venues, featuring compositions of Karnatic Music Trinity – Thayagaraja, Muthuswamy Dikshatar and Shamashastry along with many other composers of post Trinity period in order to give variety of compositions to the committed and devoted listeners.

The Folk and Light Music Festival is again an annual event organized all over the country during the month of July to bring to fore varieties of Light and Folk formats across the country in all its splendor and grandeur.

With the aim and objective of serving the aficionados of Indian Classical Music for 24X7, on the Republic Day in 2016, ‘Raagam’, a niche’ channel from All India Radio was launched. This is available on DTH as well as through Mobile app and on web streaming.

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‘Raagam’ will offer to the vast listening public all over India and overseas a blend of Hindustani and Karnatic Classical Music, with contributions from all prominent regional Stations. Besides, broadcasting some of its rare recordings of the Old Masters as well as vibrant contemporary celebrities from the of Archives.

With a view to bringing in variety and enriching the content on the channel, ‘Raagam’ has started relaying the National Programme of Music as well as Ravivaasariya Akhil Bharatiya Sangeet Sabha since March, 2016.

This initiative of All India Radio is widely acclaimed and acknowledged by connoisseurs across the globe.

To scout young talents and give them encouragement AIR has been organizing the AIR music competition every year during August, in different disciplines – Classical, Light, Folk, Vocal and Instrumental and it is a matter of great pride that the present day stars in the field of music are mostly prize winners of the prestigious AIR Music Competition.

All India Radio has a time tested and much acclaimed Music Audition System in order to select artistes, grade them and offer broadcast engagements. The audition rules in vogue are available on this site. (The revised rules are being framed.)

There are four grades – B, B-High, A & Top awarded to artistes which is purely based on performance quality adjudged by a Committee of Eminent Musicians/Experts in the field. Recently, a few artistes have been awarded the National Artistes Honour, keeping in view, their seniority & contribution for the cause and promotion of Classical Music- Karnatic and Hindustani.

All India Radio has also Top Grade Western Music Artistes – Classical and Light from the Eastern Zone besides a few A Grade and B-High Grade artistes in different disciplines.

The Central Archives of All India Radio has a rich treasure of very valuable and rare recordings of Artistes preserved for posterity. These recordings are now being made available to music lovers through releases in the form of CDs as “Akashvani Sangeet” HINDUSTANI MUSIC

Hindustani classical music is the Hindustani or North Indian style of Indian classical music. The style is sometimes called North Indian classical music or Shastriya Sangeet or Klasiki Mausiki. It is a tradition that originated in Vedic chants and has been evolving since the 12th century, in and to some extent in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan. Today, it is one of the two sub-genres of Indian classical music, the other being , the classical tradition of South India.

The traditional popular music genre of Indonesia which is Dandut and its classical version is partly derived from Hindustani classical music, especially in the basis of instrumentation, melody, harmony, and beat. Its main instruments are and sometimes use and modernguitars.

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Some of the eminent artists featured during April, 2015 to March 2016 in the National Programme of Music and Ravivasariya Akhil Bharatiya Sangeet Sabha:

Tapan Natta (Clarionet), Pt. Ritwik Sanyal (/Dhamar), Vid. Sangeeta Shankar (Violin), Pt. Harvinder Sharma (Sitar), Vidushi Sumitra Guha (Vocal), Allharakha Kalawant (), Anuradha Paul (Tabla), Pt. Kaivalaya Kumar Gaurav (Vocal), Vid. Manjusha Kulkarni Patil (Vocal), Pt. Devashish Bhattacharya (Guitar), Pt. Bhola Mishra (Vocal), Pt. Brij Narayan (), Pt. Parveen Godkhindi (Flute), Rajendra Kulkerni (Flute), Meeta Pandit (Vocal), Neelam M Kodli (Vocal), Pallav Das (Dhrupad/Dhamar), Dr. Parmod Prabha Shankar Gaikadwad (), Pt. Kishore Benerjee (Tabla Solo),Pt. Satish Chander (Sitar), Rajshree Pathak (Lt.Cl. Vocal), Anupriya Devtale (Violin), Prabhakar & Devakar Kashyap (Vocal Duet), Abhey Fegre (Flute), Parmeshwar Hegde (Vocal), Pournima Dhumale (Vocal), Pt. Ullhas Bapat (Santoor), Parkash Sontake (Hawain Guitar), Pt. Gokulostav Ji Maharaj (Vocal), Avininder Sheolikar (Sitar), Pt. Ramkrishan (Claironet), Ustad Jaffar Mohmmed (Tabla Solo), Ustad Shafique Khan (Sitar),etc. and Special programme on the eve of centenary year of Bharat Ratana Ustad .

AIR organized Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan on 10th October, 2015. This year, Folk & Light Music concerts were also included in Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan.The following prominent and promising artists featured in the concerts:

Vikas & Party (Shehnai), Pt. Mor Mukut Kedia & Pt. Manoj Kedia (Sitar and Sarod), Pt. Prabhaker Dhakde (Violin), Pt. Vidhyadhar Vyas (Vocal), Pt. Sunil Kant Gupta (Flute), Vidushi Ashwini Bide Deshpande (Vocal), Gopal Das (Clarionet), Jaishree Ranade (Light Classical Vocal), Pt. Basant Kabra (Sarod), Uday Kumar Mallick (Pakhawaj), Ud. Aslam Khan (Vocal), Pt. Dhrub Jyoti Ghosh (Sarangi), Dr. Neelima Sharma (), Himmatram Dudhrejia (Lokgeet Gujarati), Bundu Khan & Party (Rajasthani), Pt. Tejendra Narayan Majumdar (Sarod), Sangeeta Roy (Awadhi), Sayeed Nasir Hussain & Party (), Kirti Sood (Geet/ Bhajan), Dr. Sangeeta Gosain (Odia Light Music), Indrani Benerjee (Nazrulgeeti), Surinder Singh Manhas (Dogri Lok Geet), Vidushi Shruti Sadolikar (Vocal).

AIR Music Competition is a regular feature of AIR to scout new talent among youth. The prize distribution function for the winners of AIR Music competition 2015 was held at Bhopal, Kolkata and Mumbai for Hindustani and at Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram for Karnatic Music on 26th February, 2016. Significant of the event was a special prize awarded in the categories of / and Ghazal marking the centenary year of Vidushi , the doyen of Ghazal singing.

In the National Programme of Regional Folk and Light Music the following artists were featured.

Laxmi Madhusudan (Geet/Bhajan), Sh.Suryanarayana Dikshitulu (Light Music-Telugu), Sh.Dharmapuri Sambamurthy (Harikatha), Basant Lok Geet, Malvi Lok Geet, Prallhad Tipaniya ( Bhajan), Smt. N. Lathika (Light Vocal - Malayalam), Sh. V.M. Kutty (Mappilapattu), Broadcast of Akashvani Annual Award-2013, Sh. Subhash Dass (Odiya Lok Geet), Ms. Asha (Jammu Ke Lok Geet- Dogri), Ms. Noor Jaan (Gojri Folk), Sh. Raghavendra Badasheshi (Light Vocal Kannada), Smt. Surekha Gopal Hegde (Devaranama), Assamese Folk Music, Thanjavur Sh. S. Sambanda Oduvar (Devotional - Vocal), Smt. V. Chinnamuthi & Party (Folk Songs).

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Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan- 2015

KARNATIC MUSIC

The financial year (April 2015 to March 2016) commenced with the Trinity andOther Vaggeyakara Music Festival which was held at Tiruchirappalli on 29th and 30th May, 2015. In this festival both young and prominent artists featured to enrich the occasion. Compositions were rendered by Popuri Gowrinath, Mysore Vasudevachar Compositions were rendered by Shwetha Venkatesh, Compositions were rendered by Swamimalai SK Suresh, Muthuswamy Dikshitar Compositions by B. Renjini Verma. These programmes were broadcast in the National Programme of Music from June to July, 2015.

Another notable event that closely followed was the prize distribution function of AIR Music Competitions2014 (Karnatic Music) with Concert performance by the prize winners held before invited audience on 8th May, 2015 at Kolkata, Pune, , Lucknow, Hyderabad and Chennai.

Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan Concerts were held at 24 venues on 10th October, 2015 out of which the Classical concerts of Karnatic Music were held at ten places and two concerts of Light and Folk Music were held at Coimbatore and Vijayawada presenting eminent and promising artists. Artistes like Thalachangadu TM Ramanathan (Tavil Solo), Jeyaraaj Krishnan & Jaysri Jeyaraaj Krishnan (Veena duet), J Yogavandana (Veena), Gayathari Venkataraghavan (Vocal), UP Raju & P Nagamani (Mandolin duet), Peri Srirama Murthy (Violin Solo), Dr. Yella Venkateswara Rao (Mridangam Layavinyasam) and many eminent artists participated in these concerts. Some of the artistes featured in the National of Programme of Music/ Ravivasariya Sangeet Sabha during the period under reference were:

Mysore M Nagaraj & Dr. Mysore M Manjunath, Kasturi Kamala Deepti, Thuravoor R. Narayana Panicker, Dr. Venkatachalam, M Chandrasekaran, C. Cheluvaraju, Trichur V. Ramachandran, Pudukottai Murthy, Nirmala Rajasekhar, Dr. K. Saraswathi Vidyarthi, Dorai, S. Shankar.

To mark the 169th Aradhana Celebrations of Saint Composer Thyagaraja, there was a live broadcast of Thyagaraja AradhanaMusic festival on the National Hook-up in the Ravi Vaasariya Akhil Bharatiya Sangeet Sabha on 24th January, 2016 andalsoa live coverage

52 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 of Pancharatna Goshthi Ganam (group rendering of Pancharatna compositions) in the morning on 28th January, 2016 from Thiruvaiyaru.

SPORTS

During the period from 1st April, 2015 to 31stMarch, 2016, All India Radio covered various National and International sports events on its National Hook-up as well as on the Regional AIR Stations. Details of national hook-up coverages of some major events are given below:-

(1) Multi-Discipline Sports Events 12th South Asian Games held in Guwahati/Shillong from 5th to 16th February, 2016.

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya Dr.Mukul Sangma at 12th South Asian Games at Shillong on 5th Feb 2016

(2) CRICKET

1. Live coverage of India Vs Bangladesh Cricket Series- 2015 (01 Test, 03-ODIs) played in Bangladesh from 10th to 24th June, 2015.

2. Live coverage of India Vs Cricket Series- 2015 played in Zimbabwe in July, 2015.

3. India Vs Australia Cricket Series -2016 (05 ODIs, 03 T-20s) 12th to 31st January-2016 held in Australia.

4. Asia Cup Cricket, 2016 Tournament from 24th February to 6th March, 2016(05-T/20).

5. ICC T-20 Cricket WORLD Cup- 2016 from 15th March to 3rd April- 2016 (23- T/20).

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Running commentary for the India vs. Pakistan match during 12th South Asian Games on 8th Feb 2016.

(3) HOCKEY

1. Radio Report on the Men’s Junior National Hockey Championship (A Division) on 23rd April, 2015 played at Mysore ().

2. Live commentary on the final match of Men’s Hockey Championship (A Division) on 28th April, 2015 played at Pune ().

3. Live commentary on the final match of Women’s Senior National Hockey Championship (A Division) on 3rd May, 2015 played at Sefai in Uttar Pradesh.

4. Live commentary on the 4 match of India Vs Japan Hockey Test Series from 3rd to 9th May, 2015played at Bhubaneswar ().

5. Live commentary on the final match of 120th Hockey played at Kolkata on 11th October, 2015.

6. Live commentary on the final match of 32nd Surjit Memorial Hockey tournament played at Jalandhar on 5th November, 2015.

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Coverage team during the India- Pakistan Hockey Match, on 8th Feb 2016.

(4) HANDBALL

1. Live commentary on the Maitree Cup Handball Match between Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) played in New Delhi on 5thAugust, 2015.

(5) TENNIS

A. Wimbledon Tennis Championship, 2015

1. Preview programme on 28th June, 2015. 2. Daily reports in Hindi and English from 29th June, 2015 to 13th July, 2015.

B. Davis Cup Tennis 1. Live coverage of Davis Cup Tennis World Group Play-off Tie between India and Czech Republic from 18th to 20th September, 2015 played at Delhi.

(6) FOOTBALL

1. Live commentary of the 2nd round FIFA World Cup-2018 qualifying match played at Bengaluru between India & Oman on 11th June, 2015.

2. Live commentary of the 2nd round FIFA World Cup-2018 qualifying match played at Bengaluru between India & Iran on 8th September, 2015.

3. Live commentary of the under seventeen Boys final match of the football tournament played at Delhi on 16th October, 2015.

4. Live commentary of the 2nd round FIFA World Cup -2018 qualifying match played at Bengaluru between India & Gaum on 12th November, 2015.

5. Live commentary of the 2nd round FIFA World Cup -2018 qualifying match played at Kochi between India &Turkmenistan on 29th March, 2016.

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NEWS SERVICES DIVISION

The News Services Division (NSD) of All India radio has been expanding its presence across various domains with an aim to reaching diverse cross section of people. Efforts were made to use mobile technology to disseminate news to the public in their own language by launching Free AIR News SMS service. During 2015- 16, NSD has substantially increased its presence on the social media and has crossed major milestones in reaching out to audience far and wide.

NSD broadcasts 651 bulletins daily in 91 languages/ dialects in Home, Regional, External and DTH Services. The total duration of these bulletins is 56 hours. 346 news headlines are put up per hour on FM mode from various AIR stations. NSD broadcasts 179 news bulletins from headquarter Delhi every day which work out to 21 hours 42 minutes.

NSD carried important stories and discussion programmes including programmes on Budget session of Parliament, Rail and General Budget and Bihar Assembly Election- 2015. The economic topics covered include Atal Pension Yojana, Insurance protection for labourers in the unorganised sector, Housing for all by 2022, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, central assistance to mitigate the sufferings of farmers, especially cane growers, hike in minimum support price of agriculture produce. Programmes were also mounted on measures to check price rise of pulses and other essential commodities. 16 language units of NSD carried stories on specific topics in its centrally originated bulletins and issues relating to respective states.

REGIONAL NEWS UNITS

All India Radio’s 46 Regional News Units (RNUs) play a vital role to cater to the information needs of the people. RNUs broadcast bulletins and programmes in 76 regional languages/ dialects to make news region-specific and people friendly. Each state has at least one RNU and bigger states have up to four RNUs for effective coverage of all events in the state. The RNUs originate 530 bulletins every day for a total duration of about 35 hours that includes regional, external, DTH services, FM headlines and News on Phone. RNUs also mount 1076 news- based programmes in a month for a total duration of nearly 140 hours besides broadcasting special programmes when State Assemblies are in session.

FM Headlines serve immediate needs of listeners during their daily busy schedule in cities and towns. At present 250 headline bulletins in 16 languages are being produced by RNUs. Also, News on Phone (NOP) service is available from five RNUs- Mumbai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Raipur giving them hourly update of important events.

RNU of All India Radio started functioning at in Odisha on 23rd January, 2016. This 46th RNU aired its first ten minute news bulletin in Sambalpuri language at 8.15 pm. With this, the number of languages and dialects, in which AIR broadcast its news bulletins have gone up to 92. The Sambalpuri news particularly caters to the needs of the people of . Secretary, Ministry of Power, Shri P. K. Pujari and Director General (News), All India Radio, Shri Sitanshu Kar addressed the inaugural function.

The RNUs of AIR Guwahati and Shillong gave wide coverage of SAF games in their respective regional bulletins. Considering the magnitude of the event, extra manpower from NSD was deputed both at Guwahati and Shillong for smooth coverage. Daily stories and Voice cast with

56 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 players bytes, sound effects were filed for NSD and regional bulletins. Medal tally was updated from time to time to give latest figures. Regular pictures and tweets of the opening/ closing ceremonies and winning moments were promptly uploaded on social media. The two RNUs too gave pre-publicity to the event.

RNUs have about 90full- time correspondents/ editors (including Seven non-RNU Correspondents) working across the country. In addition, services of 515 Part Time Correspondents (PTCs) at district level are being utilized to get news stories from remote areas. They are provided guidance and professional support by regular correspondents and editors in the RNUs. With a view to strengthen the professional skills of PTCs for better quantitative and qualitative output, NSD organizes orientation workshops for them from time to time.

Extensive planning was made by NSD and RNU Patna for comprehensive coverage of Assembly Elections of Bihar. RNU Srinagar made contingency plan to inform people about flood threat by broadcasting additional bulletins. RNU Chennai did a remarkable job through its broadcasts during the floods in Chennai caused by heavy rains which was well appreciated by the mainstream media. RNUs also gave wide publicity to various social and developmental schemes launched by the government from time to time. On completion of one year of the Central Government, a comprehensive coverage was given to major initiatives by RNUs. The modified SBG (2015-16) for RNUs was Rs.18.19 crore.

REPORTING UNIT

Reporting Unit covered diverse news events and happenings during the period. New initiatives like Skill India, Digital India, MUDRA, Gold Monetization, launch of Sovereign Gold Bonds, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana, and Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat were covered extensively on All India Radio. Special Correspondents were sent abroad for extensive coverage of President, Vice President and Prime Ministers visits. These included President’s visit to Sweden, Israel, Palestine and Jordan, Vice President’s visit to Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei and Thailand. Prime Minister’s visit to France, Germany and Canada, his participation in BRICS Summit at UFA, Russia, his visit to Central Asian Countries of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan Kazakhstan, United Nations General Assembly, G-20 Summit at Antalya in Turkey and ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits at Kuala Lumpur were widely covered in AIR’s bulletins. India-Africa Forum Summit held in New Delhi was also covered prominently. Prime Minister’s participation in Climate Conference at Paris, State visit to Singapore, India-Russia annual summit at Moscow, inauguration of new Parliament building at Kabul and visit to Lahore was also given suitable coverage.

Besides, , winter and Budget (first part) Sessions of Parliament, Special Session of Delhi Assembly, 125th birth anniversary of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and birth centenary of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay were other important news events covered by the Reporting Unit.

TALKS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS UNIT

The Talks & Current Affairs Unit has been assigned to broadcast analytical news based programmes on various topics. The idea is to help the listeners understand major news developments, put things in perspective and deal with a subject in detail. The following topics were discussed extensively in Current Affairs, Spotlight/News Analysis, Samayiki, Money Talk, Vaad Samvaad, Countrywide,

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Surkhiyon Se Pare, Public Speak and Charcha Ka Vishay Hai programmes.

Important programmes broadcast include, Pathankot terror attack, Measures to transfer new technology to farmers, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Start-Up India, India-Pakistan Talks, Prime Minister’s Development Agenda for North East, Restructuring of Central Board of Film Certification, Sufism in India, etc.

In the live bilingual programmes in Hindi and English NSD broadcast discussions on Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Role of Citizen and Community and Swacch Bharat Mission, New Crop Insurance Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana for Informal Sector Workers, Make in India week, Women’s Rights, Real Estate Bill and Consumers Interest, Participation of People in Water Management and Conservation, People’s Participation in Climate Preservation, Accessible India Campaign. Interview of eminent personalities were also broadcast. These include, AIIMS Director, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Agriculture Minister, Radha Mohan Singh, Arvind Panagariya, Vice Chairman, NITI Ayog, Union Minister of Law and Justice, D.V. Sadananda Gowda, Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Zubin Irani, to name a few.

Special live bilingual programmes were mounted on presentation of Railway Budget and Budget2016.

Programmes ‘Issues Before Parliament’ in English and ‘Sansad Ke Samaksh Mudde’ in Hindi were broadcast on the eve of Budget session of Parliament.

MANN KI BAAT PROGRAMME

Seventeen episodes of Hon’ble Prime Minister’s radio address to the nation have been done successfully by NSD, AIR. For Mann Ki Baat programme, Mann Ki Baat live webcasting is done on website newsonair.nic.in. Special window and page is created for the purpose. LIVE tweeting is done through the NSD’s account @airnewsalerts; addresses were being LIVE tweeted in English and Hindi Languages. The audios of programme are uploaded on Soundcloud soon after the broadcast.

MONITORING UNIT (ENGLISH/HINDI):

Monitoring Units Hindi and English of NSD: AIR is an important source of news on developments around the globe. The units monitor world radio/ TV stations like BBC, VOA, ABC, CRI, NHK, Sputnik, IRIB, Radio Pak, Al Jazeera. A special watch was kept over Radio Pakistan to counter anti India propaganda. The unit is always ahead of the news agencies to file the stories or developments of the globe. One of the important functions of the units included compilation of special expedition bulletins during mountaineering period after receiving inputs from the Met Office.

The unit regularly contributed important news items for inclusion in AIR news bulletin broadcast in its home, regional and external services. Some of the important coverage’s on the international front included stampede in Mecca, Fighting in West Asia, US Presidential elections, North South Korea tension, Developments in SAARC nations and other neighbouring countries, EU refugee crises, Iran nuclear programme, important debate at the United Nations as well as European

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Union, international sports events etc.

The reporters also covered verbatim proceedings of Consultative Committee Meetings attached to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting held during the year reported upon.

REFERENCE UNIT

Reference Unit supplies prior information about the various activities/ programmes of the government and political parties on daily basis to various units of NSD, AIR. The Unit is headed by a Deputy Director (News). Reference unit also deals with Library activities and feeds GNR/HNR with referral and computerized back- up facility. It deals with backgrounders, biographies, analysis of news bulletins and letters from the listeners etc. The Unit brings out a diary of forthcoming events every day and has a library with over 20,000 titles. Out of the total collection, it has about 800 books on mass media and broadcasting. The Library subscribes to about 26 newspapers and 52 magazines.

IT UNIT

The IT unit maintains and updates the NSD official website newsonair.nic.in. The social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Sound cloud functions under this unit. The nationwide AIR’s free SMS service is carried out by IT unit. NSD’s AIR News mobile App is being maintained and upgraded by this unit.

Various National-International, sports, business news besides news based programmes, Features and Special programmes are uploaded on the website. Audio and text of news bulletins from NSD and Regional News Units are carried on the website. The Audio and text for Independence Day Address of PM, President’s Addresses on eve of Independence Day and Republic Day, Union Budget, Railway Budget etc. were uploaded on website. Live webcasting of Mann Ki Baat programmes were mounted on NSD website through special window.

FACEBOOK AND TWITTER:

NSD has made its impressive presence on social media. Likes for NSD’s Facebook page have crossed 27.7 lakhs. In terms of reliability on scale of 5, it has scored a massive 4.5 points with over 22000 reviews. NSD’s official Twitter handle@airnewsalerts has crossed 8.1 lakh followers. LIVE tweeting is done on special events and awareness campaigns such as presentation of Rail Budget, Economic survey, General Budget and celebration of International Yoga Day and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

The official Twitter account of NSD, AIR @airnewsalerts had live tweet on the Bihar election results to keep the general public awareness up to date. The hash tag used by AIR News #Bihar Results had set the top Twitter trend in India during elections.

NEWS ON SMS

1. SMS service in English was launched on 9 September 2013. The service is now available in 16 languages. The number of people registered for this service has now reached over 10 lakh. NSD has been providing National/International news headlines in 16 languages namely:- English, 2.

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2. Hindi, Gujarati, Assamese, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Dogri, , Nepali, Bengali, Odia, Urdu, Punjabi, Arunachali and Kashmiri to the people through SMS.

3. LIVE news updates through SMS are sent during special events.

NSD WEBSITE

1. The IT unit maintains and updates the NSD official website newsonair.nic.in. Various National, International, Sports, Business News besides News based programmes, Features and Special programmes are uploaded on the website.

2. Audio and text of news bulletins from NSD and Regional News Units are carried on the website. The Audio and text for Independence Day Address of PM, President’s Addresses on eve of Independence Day and Republic Day, Union Budget, Railway Budget, etc. were uploaded on website.

3. Live webcasting of Mann Ki Baat programme is done on NSD website through special window and page apart from uploading audio and text of programme on the website.

4. Links or NSD social media platforms are provided on website.

5. The download facility of AIR News Mobile App for Android phones is also available on website.

6. Live webcasting of PM’s Mann Ki Baat programme, Independence Day, Republic Day, Budget and Election coverage

7. Awareness programmes carried on website- International yoga day, online services for voters, Coverage of campaigns such as Rashtriya Ekta Divas, Vigilance awareness week, Do’s and Don’ts during Earthquake, News policy for broadcast media, Guidelines for coverage of Elections by AIR and Doordarshanand many more.

THE AIR MOBILE NEWS APP

To cater to the needs of moving population AIR app was launched. Listeners can listen to their news and news based programmes on their mobile phone. App is available on internet free of cost.

BUDGET

The final budget grant for 2015- 16 under non plan head was Rs.27.69 crore only and under IEBR head (PP&SS) was Rs.20.81 crore only. The final budget grant (2015- 16) for RNUs was Rs.16.98 crore only.

STAFF POSITION

News Services Division is having sanctioned strength of 516 posts out of which 279 posts are lying vacant in various cadres of NSD. The sanctioned strength of RNUs in the editorial cadre is 122 of which 88 are in position and against a 120 sanctioned posts of Newsreader cum translator

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81 posts are vacant. The multiple activities of NSD, AIR are however being managed by engaging contractual staff/ Casual assignee etc. as per policy/ guidelines issued by Prasar Bharati Secretariat.

ADMINISTRATIVE WING

CVC guidelines are strictly followed in the posting of various staff on the sensitive posts. For transparency in the day to-day work of administration and accounts, a file tracking system is in operation. All 127 RTI replies were processed within the time limit as prescribed in RTI Act 2005. No order/judgement from the Hon’ble CAT for the cases being defended by NSD has been received till date for implementation for the corresponding period. Various orders issued by Department of official language are given due weightage for the implementation of official language Hindi. Guidelines issued by the government for welfare of SCs/STs/OBCs and minorities are being followed. An Internal Complaint Committee for women is working in NSD to address problems of women staff members. Officers are nominated for various training programmes initiated by the Ministry of I&B on regular basis.

ShriRajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship participating in a live programme “Public Speak” at AIR studio, New Delhi.

COMMERCIAL WING OF AIR:

The Commercial Wing of the All India Radio is bestowed with the responsibility to generate revenue. AIR has witnessed the fast-changing scenario in the field of radio broadcasting during the last few years and the Commercial Wing of All India Radio through its Central Sales Unit at Mumbai, 15 main Commercial Broadcasting Service Centres located in different parts of the country, 10 Commercial Revenue Divisions(CRDs) at Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and Jalandhar has been successful in

61 Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati keeping the pace with these changes and able to augment the overall commercial revenue of the organization year-after-year besides maintaining its basic identity as a Public Service Broadcaster.

A prescribed Code of Conduct governs the programmes as well as commercials broadcast on All India Radio. While strictly adhering to the Broadcast and Commercial Codes and facing budgetary and staff constraints at almost all the AIR Stations including CBS Centres, Vividh Bharati Stations and FM Channels, Commercial Wing has been able to procure business from major corporate clients/advertisers as well as Government Departments and the PSUs.

Enumerated below is the position of revenue earned in last six years. 2010-11 Rs.372.96 crore 2011-12 Rs.359.65 crore 2012-13 Rs.376.68 crore 2013-14 Rs.510.95 crore 2014-15 Rs.479.46 crore 2015-16 Rs.524.14 crore

Some of the major initiatives undertaken towards revenue enhancement:-

In launching of an All India toll free No.15102 CBS, Ahmedabad generated additional revenue. CBS Bangalore and Primary Channel, Lucknow generated additional revenue on account of Cricket World Cup. CBS, Mumbai generated from Mann Ki Baat. CSU website was revamped.

Started on-line booking of advertisements and registered M/s Release My Ad as the first virtual advertising agency of AIR and also introduced new canvassers Grant of Registration status to new Agencies, Grant of Accreditation status to Registered Agencies. Recruitment of Marketing Executives in all 15 CBS Stations and CSU, AIR, Mumbai is also under consideration. R.K. Talib Award was given to the Best CBS Station. Several steps were taken to augment revenue generation. Targets were fixed for all Radio Stations.

MARKETING DIVISION

The overall revenue generation of Prasar Bharati has been growing remarkably ever since Marketing Divisions came into being way back in late 1990’s.The first Marketing Division was established in Mumbai and at present Marketing Divisions are also functional at New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Guwahati, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Jalandhar. All these divisions working towards generating commercial revenue for All India Radio have been renamed as Commercial and Revenue Divisions.

Commercial and Revenue Divisions of Prasar Bharati function as key flashpoints between the entire media market and the programming link to ensure that the best market practices are also taken forward on Radio and Doordarshan in a progressive manner. The planned, strategic and aggressive marketing methodology of these Divisions is contributing immensely to the overall

62 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 revenue generation of Prasar Bharati. A single window facility for all the channels of All India Radio and Doordarshan, CRDs cater to all the needs of advertising.

Some of our major clients include Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Directorate of Income Tax, Ministry of Human Resource Development, National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs, Registrar General of Births and Deaths, DOPT, PCRA, BSNL & Private clients such as Coca Cola, Airtel, Vodafone, Pepsico, Glaxo SmithKline Health Care, Maruti Suzuki, Jindal Steel and Power Ltd., AIRCEL & Horlicks, etc.

Association of the Prime Minister of India with All India Radio through the programme Mann Ki Baat has not only given a boost to AIR’s image but is also giving us good revenue. This year’s highlights also include earning good revenue from State elections of Bihar and adding new private clients to our kitty such as , Apollo Tyres, HPL, Zee Media,V-Mart, SRL Diagnostics and JK Cement to name a few.

This year’s achievements include successful marketing of Cricket events viz. India-Australia series, Asia Cup-2016 and ICC T-20 World Cup 2016. During the year 2015-16, the revenue earned by CRD Delhi, for All India Radio was 250 Crore against a given target of Rs.230 Crore.

TRANSCRIPTION & PROGRAMME EXCHANGE SERVICE:

CENTRAL ARCHIVES OF ALL INDIA RADIO

The Transcription Service was started on 3rd April, 1954 and entrusted with the main function of preparing transcription of speeches of all dignitaries with a special reference to the Presidents and Prime Ministers of India. This unit was also performing the duty of the processing of vinyl disc labelled ‘AIR-TS records’ for preservation of recordings for future broadcast. The nomenclature of the Service was changed to “Transcription & Programme Exchange Service” from 1st April, 1959 and the office was placed under the independent charge of a Director. As the processed records eventually proved uneconomical, the processing was closed down in June 1967 and new modes of preservation like analogue magnetic tapes etc. came into use. Informal archiving had been there in the country and this unit took this job later as an organized activity.

RELEASE FROM AIR ARCHIVES:

All India Radio got the opportunity to record, broadcast and preserve the renditions of all the major musicians over a period of time. Today it has a rich repertoire of Indian Classical Music, both in Hindustani and Carnatic. Since April 2003, AIR Archives has started releasing selection from its precious music collections under the banner ‘Akashvani Sangeet’.So far 85 music albums have been released from the Central Archives. Sales counters were opened in 100 AIR stations and many of the Doordarshan Kendras. In addition, released albums are also available with a retail music stall in Dilli Haat, New Delhi.

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Global Exhibition on “Services-The India Opportunity” organized at the Pragati Maidan from 23rd to 25th April, 2015

CURRENT ACTIVITY

After completion of screening, selection, audio quality improvement and finalization, Gurbani, and Christian Carols are ready for release.

Simultaneously, screening, selection, audio quality improvement & finalization of a CD comprising Hamd, Naat & Manqabat is going on.

Screening, selection, audio quality improvement and finalization process in respect of Audio CDs of different artistes and audio programme forms are a continuous process.

NEW MARKETING STRATEGIES

AIR has been releasing authentic and original archival music under the banner of “Akashvani Sangeet”. But due to lack of proper online and other modes of publicity, its availability in the market is not noticeable. In view of this lacuna, various options are being examined for the benefit of maximum marketing exposure to ensure proper delivery and prompt payment.

SOUND ARCHIVES

The Sound Archives of All India Radio can be called the National Audio Archives of the nation as it is the largest audio library of Indian Music recordings.

The library preserves voice recordings of eminent personalities, freedom fighters and national leaders. Besides, award-winning radio dramas, features, documentaries and memorial lectures are available in the library. The library also contains recordings of all the Presidents and Prime Ministers of India.

DIGITAL SOUND ARCHIVES

Transcription & Programme Exchange Service (T&PES) has taken up a mega project of digitizing all the analogue content. A special project was launched to digitize all Archival recordings in 2001

64 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 and the project is still continuing. By this Akashvani has become one of the major digital in the broadcasting network with internationally accepted norms. Programme transferred so far into digital medium is 25300 hours approximately.

RADIO AUTOBIOGRAPHY

In the category of Radio Autobiography, recordings of eminent personalities from various walks of life are preserved. The Central Archives of All India Radio is a rich repository of priceless recordings of Radio Autobiographies of renowned musicians, public figures, litterateurs etc. like Sh. J.R.D Tata, Ustad , Sh. Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Dr. Verghese Kurien. Recently, eminent personalities like Pt. Prasad Chaurasia, Sh. Ameen Sayani, Dr. Singh and Shri K.G. Subramaniyamhave been recorded. To enrich the collection further, the Central Archives is planning to record the luminaries from different walks of life.

PROGRAMME EXCHANGE UNIT (PEU)

The main purpose of this unit is to exchange good quality audio programmes among the stations as per their requirements. In PEU Library approx. 8000 tapes containing the recordings of music and spoken word programmes along with Radio Serials and Lessons on Languages and Community Singing Songs are used for this purpose.

Transcription & Programme Exchange Service has been allotted a fixed chunk between 1110 hrs and 1215 hrs on RN Channel for transmitting programmes to all AIR stations. These include programmes from Sound Archives, Programme Exchange Library, and also those contributed by stations. Programme Exchange Library circulates radio serials which are produced under software development projects of PP&D unit of DG: AIR to identified radio stations. Moreover, a monthly chain play produced by the Central Drama unit of DG: AIR is also circulated to identified radio stations after being fed through regular RN channel chunk.

TRANSCRIPTION UNIT

One of the important functions of this unit is to transcribe the recordings of speeches delivered by the President and the Prime Minister and preserve them in the form of volumes in chronological order. It is obligatory on the part of AIR stations to record all the speeches delivered by the President and the Prime Minister in public functions. The bound volumes of all such transcriptions were prepared and kept in the Archives. All the speeches of President and Prime Minister are preserved in CD form with detailed data entry.

REFURBISHING UNIT

In order to refurbish the vintage music recordings in Archives, this unit was installed some years back with the assistance of the United Nations Development Programme. Hundreds of hours of recordings of music and voice of , Pandit Nehru and others were refurbished here. At present this unit takes care of enhancing the audio quality of the recording to be released by AIR and Doordarshan Archives.

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RELEASE OF RAM CHARITRA MANAS CD ON 31ST AUGUST, 2015

HIGHLIGHTS DURING APRIL 2015 TO MARCH 2016

1. The set of digital CDs consisting of seven Kaands of Ramacharitmanas produced by All India Radio was released by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 31st August 2015.

2. Old Odia devotional songs of , ‘Shri Jagannath Bhajanavali’ were released at by the Revered Gajapati Maharaja of Puri on the occasion of Nabakalebara. The CD comprises 30 produced by All India Radio in three Volumes.

3. For promotion and awareness of Akashvani Sangeet CDs and Archival material, stalls were put up during the following events:-

• CII Global Exhibition on Services at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23th to 25thApril 2015.

• Golden Jubilee commemorative exhibition and carnival of 1965 Indo-Pak war named ‘Shauryaanjali’ at India Gate lawns from 15th to 30th September 2015. This was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

• CII Big Picture Summit at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi on 19-20 October, 2015.

• Exhibition on ‘Making of Constitution in the Parliament Premises in observation of the first on 26th November 2015.The exhibition lasted till 30th November 2015. This was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

4. The physical distribution of Audio CD entitled “IMMORTAL VOICE: Mahatma Gandhi” containing 31 Audio cuts to all educational institutes throughout India is being done on priority

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5. For Swachh Bharat Abhiyan:- Audio cuts of Mahatma Gandhi on cleanliness were distributed to various ministries for public awareness campaign.

6. Audio CD containing 20 audio cuts selected from the speeches of former Prime Minister Shri has been distributed to many Government departments.

7. Audio CD comprising excerpts from the speeches of Netaji , Sardar , Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr. S.Radhakrishnan has been distributed in many Government departments.

8. Categorization and Selection of Archival material of rare content.

9. For online sale of Archival Assets, a website named prasarbharatiarchives.co.in.was launched in February 2016.

10. A stall was set up for display and sale of archival assets during DVD release function of teachings of Pt. at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi on 28th February, 2016.

11. A stall was set up for display and sale of archival assets at on 15th and 16th March 2016.

EXTERNAL SERVICES DIVISION (ESD):

A. BRIEF INTRODUCTION

The cardinal role played by International/External Broadcasting as an instrument of Foreign Policy and Public Diplomacy needs no elaboration. Nations attach great importance to international broadcasting as a means of projecting their image and point of view abroad.

Due to its colonial link with , broadcasting came almost simultaneously in England and India. Shortly after BBC started its first foreign language broadcast in Arabic in 1938, All India Radio entered the domain of external broadcast on 1st October, 1939 purely as a tool for propaganda for the Allies during the World War II with a service in Pushto language to counter the German Radio Blitzkrieg in the region and supplement the efforts by the BBC in this part of the world. At the dawn of Independence, ESD had to don a new as the voice of an emerging nation, an old civilization, a tool for diplomacy and also effective propaganda machinery at the time of crises.

Since then,ESD has been a vital link between India and the rest of the World, especially with those countries where the interest of India are intertwined because of Indian population staying in those countries. Indians, who left their home decades ago in search of better life today live on every part of the globe and are still interested to know what “The Country of their birth” holds for them. Naturally External Services Broadcast has been projecting the Indian point of view on matters of national and international importance through its various programmes.

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Celebration of 50th Anniversary of Urdu Service of External Services Division

ESD ranks high among the External Radio networks of the world both in reach and range covering about 100 countries in 27 languages. An external broadcast aims to keep the overseas listeners in touch with the ethos of India. The languages in which AIR reaches its foreign audience are English, French, Russian, Swahili, Arabic, Persian, Tibetan, Chinese, Thai, Burmese, and Bhasha Indonesia. The services in Hindi, Bangla, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannad and Gujarati are directed at overseas Indians, those in Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Saraiki, Sinhala, Bangla and Nepali are meant for listeners in the Indian sub-continent and immediate neighbourhood. ESD follows a composite pattern that generally comprise of News Bulletins, Commentaries, Currents Events and Review of the Indian Press. Besides Newsreel, Magazine Programmes on sports and literature, talks and discussions on social economic, political, historical, scientific and cultural subjects, features on developmental activities, important events and institutions, classical, folk and modern music of India’s diverse regions, form a major part of total programme output.

The dominant theme of all programmes in External Services Division is to present the reality of India as a strong secular, democratic, republic which is vibrant, forward looking and engaged in the task of rapid economic, industrial and technological progress. The facts about India’s large technical manpower and its achievements and ecological balance are put across in easy and simple parlance.

Similarly, India’s faith in non-violence, its commitment to universal human rights and international peace and its contribution to the creation of a new world economic order are frequently discussed. ESD continues to supply recordings of music, spoken word and composite programmes to about 25 foreign broadcasting organizations under the existing Cultural Exchange Programmes, in addition to this External Services Division continues to beam all across the globe commentaries on contemporary and relevant issues and press reviews in all its transmissions.

B. NEW INITIATIVES AND MODERNISATION EFFORTS

REVAMPING:

(1) Revamping and strengthening of ESD services particularly Nepali, Tibetan,Baluchi, Dari, Pushto, Sindhi and other services targeted to Af-Pak region have been initiated.

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Programmes on perception management and countering anti-India propaganda are also broadcast regularly by different ESD services and particularly those services targeted to the Sub-Continent.

(2) Steps have been initiated to strengthen the Talks Unit of the ESD to enable it to produce more area- specific news and current affairs based programmes.

(3) A multi-media website with Live Internet Radio and Radio on Demand components at par with other international broadcasters has been launched for ESD which would go a long way to make ESD services available across the globe and particularly to the areas where the service was not reaching hither before.

(4) Steps have also been initiated to start Live Internet Radio for all the 27 ESD services which will enhance its access globally. In this context, live streaming of five ESD services viz. GOS, Urdu, Hindi, Bangla and Nepali have been launched this year while the remaining services are in the pipeline.

(5) A massive digitization work for all recordings of archival value has been initiated wherein about 20,000 tapes in different Indian and foreign languages have been digitized in a time bound manner and the remaining digitization work is under progress.

(6) ESD has also taken steps towards computerizing all the foreign language units to slowly move towards a paperless system.

(7) ESD has started using the other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter,Whatsapp, etc. for propagation of its programmes and making them more interactive in nature. Whatsapp based request programme has been introduced in Urdu Service which is getting responses from all over the World.

C. REVIVING CO-OPERATION AND CO-ORDINATION WITH MEA:

To foster a greater understanding of India abroad, particularly in view of India’s ever growing stature through the medium of Radio, recently steps have been taken to revive the coordination and cooperation with the MEA (XP Division in view of the commonality of purposes of XP Division of MEA and ESD, AIR)

Some of the important programmes broadcast during the year are as under:

1. Movies on the Radio: Film – ‘Anokhi Raat’ by Asit Sen. 2. Pot Pourri: Interview with Ms. Arupa Patangia , Assamese Writer and Winner of Sahitya Academy Award 2014. 3. Post Card from India: ‘Glory of Easter’ by Fr. Pulse M.V. 4. Destination India: Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park of . Talk by C. Ruthnaswamy, former GM, ITDC. 5. A Radio Biography of (From Archives of AIR Kolkata) 6. Debate – Fiction vs Non-Fiction. Participants: Anuja Chauhan, ,

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Shashi Tharoor and Navtej Sarna. 7. Of Persons, Places & Things: “Improving food safety from farm to plate” Talk by Bejon Misra, former Chairman, Consumer Co-ordination Council and former Member of Food Safety and Standard Authority of India. 8. Indian Heritage : Interview with Dr. Sanyukta Bhowan Ramsarh, Associate Professor, Mahatma Gandhi Institute on Indian Diaspora and Hindi language in Mauritius. 9. Science Scan : Interview with Dr. Pradeep K.Rohatgi, Distinguished Professor, Director Centre for Composite and Advanced Material Manufacture, USA. 10. Indian Cinema : “Jewels of tinsel world” (Series on Dadasaheb Phalke Awardees) “”. Script by Ziya Ul Salam, Journalist. 11. Post Card from India : Charms of Chanderi.Talk by Madhvi Menon. 12. Women’s World : “Women better decision makers, an untapped reservoir of potential. Talk by Rita Joseph, Sr. Journalist. 13. Recording of the addresses delivered at various functions by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during his visit to Germany. 14. Indian Heritage: Dr. Ambedkar philosophy on Economy Talk by Prof. Prakash Singh, B R Ambedkar chair in social justice at Indian Institute of Public Administration. 15. Excerpts of the recording of the Joint Press Conference of the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and the Chancellor of Germany Ms. Angela Merkel held on 14th April, 2015 at Berlin, Germany. 16. Gems of India: “The Digital Crusader”.An interview with Osama Manzar, Social entrepreneur on a mission to bridge digital divide and between classes and masses. 17. Focus: Interview with Dr.K.K.Dwivedi on the 225th Death Anniversary Bejamin Franklin on April 17. 18. Post Card from India : Preservation of folk lore – the oral traditions (On World Heritage Day). 19. Diplomat’s Diary: An interview with Arundhati Ghosh, former UN Ambassador. 20. Of Persons, Places & Things: An interview with Dr. Kamalesh Lulla, NASAScientist and Pravasi Samman Awardee 2015. 21. Indian Heritage: “Wisdom of India series – 8 fold path of Buddhism–right intention”. Talk by Dr. (Prof) K.T.S.Sarao, Professor, Department of Buddhist Studies, Delhi University. 22. Horizon: “Interview with Shailendra Singh, Dogri Writer & Sahitya Academy Award winner”. 23. Post Card fromIndia : Road Safety (on International Road Safety week). Talk by Shashank. 24. Indian Cinema : “ Jewels of tinsel world” (Series on Dadasaheb Phalke Awardees ) “ Ya s h Chopra “ 25. Recording of the address to UK Parliament on 12 November 2015 by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

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26. Indian Heritage: Interview with A. Raouf Bundhun, Pravasi Samman Awardee and former Vice President of Mauritius. 27. Post Card from India: International Participation in India International -2015 28. India on the Move: Making strides in women’s development in India Interview with Ms. Maneka Gandhi, Minister for Women & Child Development 29. Radio Report on 38th Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Khwaja Syed Mohammed Badsha Quadri Chishti Yaman Quadeer (RA) at Halkatta Shareef. 30. Live commentary of 711th Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Amir Khusro (R.A). 31. Stumped: A Programme on Cricket. Season –2, Produced by All India Radio, BBC & Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 32. Playing with Numbers: Describing the fundamental understanding of Mathematical calculations with efficiency, accuracy and speed with Maths Wizard-Episode 14. 33. Post Card from India: Teaching Hindi to Indian Diaspora US Talk by Raj Kumar Mittal, Vice President of Hindi, USA 34. Radio Report on the Inaugural function of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas -2016. 35. Dateline Delhi: Discussion – Science and Technology for Indigenous Development. 36. Message by Chief of Army Staff General Dalbir Singh Suhag on the eve of 68th Army Day. 37. Gems of India: Interview with K. Arumugam – A Walking Encyclopedia on Hockey and founder of one thousand Hockey legs (OTHL) 38. Address to the Nation by the Hon’ble President of India Shri PranabMukherjee on the eve of Republic Day 39. Radio Report on the 67th Republic Day Parade and Cultural Pageant held at Rajpath, New Delhi. 40. Indian Heritage: “Wisdom of India series – wellness naturally” Healthy living – A few tips based on Ayurvedic principles. Talk by Dr. A.R. Santosh, Sr. Physician, Aryavaidyasala Hospital and Research Centre, Kottakkal, 41. Dateline Delhi: Discussion on FDI in context of Budget, 2016 42. Live Coverage from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on World Sufi forum featuring address by Prime Minister of India. 43. Radio report on the inaugural ceremony of first World Sufi forum held atVigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS UNIT

‘International Relations Unit’ is a nodal unit of the Directorate to handle the international matters relating to Programme Wing.

Prime responsibilities of the Unit are: coordination of the participation of AIR officials in various international conferences, events and training-workshops, international radio competitions etc;

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Implementation of broadcast related Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs) & MoUs signed between Prasar Bharat/AIR and foreign broadcasting organizations and hosting of international broadcasting events, conferences, training workshops in India.

Sh. Biju Mathew & Sh. Jawhar Sircar, CEO, Prasar Bharati

Activities & Achievements during the period 2015-16

1. The unit successfully organised an in-country workshop for AIR/DD personnel on ‘‘Emergency Warning & Communications for Disaster Risk Reduction’with the support of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), from 21st to 25th April, 2015 at Bhubaneswar. The workshop was attended by 25 radio and TV producers drawn from the AIR stations and Doordarshan Kendras, particularly located in the coastal disaster prone areas. The Workshop was conducted by Mr. Russell Isaac (UK)and Ms. Natalia Ilieva of ABU. Three foreign and many Indian local experts of disaster management also shared their views with the participants in this five day workshop.

2. The IR Unit also coordinated participation of a five-member folk Music band in the grand finale of 3rd ABU Radio Song Festival 2015 held in Yangon, Myanmar on 29th May, 2015. AIR’s song entry ‘Nayi Khushi’, sung by Bengaluru based band of amateur singers ‘Peepal Tree’ got shortlisted among the finalists of the 3rd ABU Radio Song Festival and the singer was invited for live performance at the Gala finale function held in Myanmar. Twelve finalists from different countries participated in the finale event.

BBC WORLD DELGATION AT DG, AIR CEO, PB SIGNING MOU

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3. AIR also contributed to the preliminary selection of ABU Prize -2015 on the request of ABU and provided a professional broadcaster as an external jury for screening of the entries in Drama Category. Shri O. R. Niazi, DDP (Retd.) did the judging on behalf of AIR.

4. AIR’s entry ‘Nilkkam Ivarkkoppam (Stand beside them...)’, produced by Shri Biju Mathew, Programme Executive, CBS, AIR, Thiruvanthapuram, brought laurel to AIR by winning the 1st Prize of the ABU Prizes -2015 in ‘Community Service Announcement (CSA) category. The prize contained a trophy, certificate and a cash prize of USD 2000.

Visit of Delegation from Voice of Vietnam, JULY 22, 2015

5. IR Unit also coordinated participation of AIR’s entries in the AIBD Awards 2015. AIR Nazibabad’s programme entry ‘Shri Guruve Namah’ ranked runner-up in the AIBD Reinhard Keune’s Memorial Award-2015, given for the best radio programmeon: “Puttingthe Spotlighton Teachersin Society”.

6. Under the Cultural Exchange Programme Agreements (CEP) signed with different countries, music programmes were sent by AIR to many foreign countries through its ESD. AIR also broadcast Bulgarian music programmes on two occasions of Bulgaria’s national importance under the CEP.

Shri Jawhar Sircar in Brasilia to sign ABU Workshop “Emeregncy Warning and Risk with Mr. Mario, Head of Brazil TV Radio.. Reduction” atBhubaneswar

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7. Delegations from many foreign countries/broadcasting organizations including Russia, Vietnam and Indonesia, visited Prasar Bharati/AIR with an aim to strengthening cooperative relationship between Prasar Bharati and their Radio & TV organizations.

8. During the period, seven foreign deputations of AIR programme officers were successfully coordinated by the IR Unit.

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF BROADCASTING &MULTIMEDIA (NABM)

National Academy of Broadcasting & Multimedia (Programme) hitherto known as Staff Training Institute (Programme) , is the apex training institute of Prasar Bharati, it is located at Kingsway Camp, Delhi, which is responsible for training of in-service Programme and Administrative personnel working at various stations /offices of All India Radio and Doordarshan. Itwas declared a subordinate office of DG, AIR, New Delhi on 1st January, 1990. Subsequently, six Regional Training Institutes namely, NABM (P) Bhubaneswar and RABM (P) s at Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Shillong and Thiruvananthapuram came into existence in different zones covering the entire country with a module to impart training to the staff of AIR & Doordarshan. The Regional Training academies are controlled by NABM (P), Delhi for coordination of various training programmes. In order to expand the organization’s potential; it was decided to rename the Staff Training Institute at Delhi & Bhubaneswar as National Academy of Broadcasting and Multimedia (Programme) w.e.f.7th April, 2015. It is proposed to make the training institute a centre excellence in the field of broadcasting and open it for outside channels so as toearn revenue for Prasar Bharati.

NABM ON THE MOVE:-

Sphere of Activities

I: Induction Training Programme

Genesis

Creativity is harbinger of inherent imagination and innovation

Today contemporary and constantly shifting media industry prefer individuals, who can tap, understand, analyze and challenge the inherent creativity and come up with fresh and innovative interpretations. Induction Training matrix is devised with a vision to effectively capture and unravel this inherent creativity and to acquaint them with the Basics of Radio & TV production. It is driven by hosts of ubiquitous concepts and designs which come together to identify and enhance potential, capability, capacity and creativity and equip them to meet the challenges of changing media landscape.

In consonance with this vision, new incumbents of AIR and Doordarshan in the cadre of

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Programme Executive, Transmission Executives, Production Assistants and Engineering Assistants are subjected to comprehensive and multi-modal training methodology at NABM in Delhi and Bhubaneswar.

Nine -Week module

Six - week theory and three- week practical training, both in Audio & Audio- visual medium have been specifically designed to give exposure to the appropriate vocational, practical and theoretical learning in broadcasting. A strong emphasis on programme production (content and technique) is present throughout the course, which addresses all facets of production and operations. The first three days are primarily an introduction to the organization and media world in general. Two weeks thereafter are Radio specific& subsequent three weeks cater to the TV related subjects. After this three weeks practical training is imparted both in Audio and Audio-Visual programme productions. The first three days and the last three weeks offer a common training platform to both programmers and engineers. Diversified approach is employed throughout on shaping Prasar Bharati workforce as media professionals with an understanding of all aspects of Radio and Television production, at the same time transforming them into responsible and independent Public Service Broadcasters.

The entire Induction Training Programme is primarily dependent on two components

ITP TEAM BASED COMPONENTS

Production ITP ITP Programme Radio & TV COMPONENTS COMPONENTS Wing Synergy

Engineering Wing

The theory component of ITP spreads over wide range of topics in both audio & audio-Visual medium. Both medium are further diversified into

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Practical

Audio/Audio-Video

Pre-Production Production Post-Production

In the beginning trainees are imparted knowledge on all these aspects of production and planning in both Radio and TV. Through familiarization and comprehensive teaching on plethora of subjects, they are given opportunities to translate the learning by independently producing programmes in different genres of Radio/Television.

The entire capsule of the practical training is devised vis-a-vis availability of infrastructure, equipment and studio space Final Radio Production

(10 minutes Programme)

Planning, Writing and Recording

Editing and Sound Mixing of a Radio Programme Final Television Production

10 minutes (Programme)

Planning, Scriptwriting, Visual Storyboard, Location hunt, Artist/Anchor selection, Shooting, Video Editing, Voice Over/ Commentary, Programme Packaging, Multi-segment assembly. Dissection

Preview and review is an essential part of this phase, where participants are asked to critically analyze the programmes produced by them and submit feedback at the end. DDG (Programme), Course Director and other faculty members present in the session make a threadbare analysis of the programme and offer valuable suggestion to the trainees for the qualitative improvement of the programme produced.

Conclusion

At the end of Nine weeks exhaustive and elaborate training programme, the trainees are trans-

76 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 formed and well equipped to undertake the challenges associated with the media world. 2:- In-house Training Courses for AIR & DD staff

NABMs and RABMs of Prasar Bharati aim towards creating an effective workforce by developing competence, expanding horizon and sharpening the inherent prowess by planning and executing courses which are appropriate, useful and relevant. The courses are designed with a vision to foster and facilitate the attributes of the staff and also to increase awareness and equip them to meet the challenges of changing times vis-a-vis media. These workshops are meant for Programme and Administrative staff of AIR & Doordarshan. Combined courses for Programme, Engineering & Administrative Wings are also organised in order to achieve the goal of close coordination and cooperation amongst the technical and programme staff. Comprehensive training programmes are based on varied subjects which include Programme courses like, Redesigning Youth & children Programme, Gender issues & Gender related Programmes, Training for Vani Trainers, a Relook at Radio Drama, Digitisation of Archival content, Radio Agrivision, Participatory Special Audience Programme, Duty Room Management, Social Media & Programming, Ethics & work Culture, HandlingAudition, Broadcast Journalism, New Trends in sports Coverage, Automation& Digitisation of Libraries, Agriculture School on AIR, Marketing Strategy and Communication, Commentary on sports & non sports events, etc.

The administrative courses are also organised for the Administrative staff as well as for the staff posted in Programme and Engineering wings of AIR & Doordarshan and include subjects like, RTI and Record Management, Disciplinary Procedures and Departmental enquiries, Financial Administration, Reservation in Services, Establishment Rules, Purchase Management, Handling Court /CAT Cases and RTI Matters, Retirement Benefits and Model Calculations, Procurement Procedures & Stores Management ,Social Media for stenographers, Skill upgradation for MTS,Refresher Course on office Management, Superannuation Planning, Administrative Vigilance, Security of installations, Budgeting and Accounting System, etc. covering all the work requirements for due discharge of their duties.

Inauguration of Induction Training Programme

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1. OUTSIDE PAID COURSES:-

VANI (Voice Articulation and Nurturing Initiative) Certificate Course):

All India Radio is the first electronic media in the country where Announcers/ Presenters/ Comperes and News Readers have set the style in presentation. Based on this unique expertise, NABM (P), Delhi has specifically designed courses for the performers in broadcast media. VANI Certificate Course is one such course which is helpful in honing the skills of programme presenters, announcers and anchors.

The five day VANI Certificate Course is conducted by AIR Stations. Candidates for this course are selected after auditions at each station and then trained. Total number of courses conducted during April 2015-March 2016 was 76 in which 1849 participants were trained earning net revenue of Rs 69,64,548 (Sixty Nine Lakh Sixty Four Thousand and Five Hundred Forty Eight). Meanwhile efforts are on in the direction of bringing out Hindi and regional version of Vani Handbook in other Indian languages, which is so far available in English only.

2. Mass Communication ( Practical Training) :

Internship (Practical Training) is imparted to the students of mass media of recognized institutes/ universities on payment at Capital/ Regional Stations. Total number of 8 courses were conducted at different AIR Stations in which 52 students were trained during April 2015 –March2016, earning a net revenue of Rs.2, 10,000 (Two Lakh TenThousand Only).

3. Voice Culture Workshop for AIR INDIA Crew Members:-

NABM(P), Delhi executes Voice Culture Training Programme for Cabin Crew of Air India with a view to develop competence that has become a crucial issue for establishing a smart work force that can achieve a competitive success. A five/four days’ comprehensive programme based on myriad aspect of Voice Culture involves both theory and practical exercises helping trainees to hone their skills. RABM,Hyderabad hosted 16 Voice Culture Workshops for cabin crew of AIR INDIA in which 358 crew members were trained earning a net revenue of Rs.26,17,224(Twenty Six Lakh Seventeen Thousand Two hundred and twenty four only).Participants of AIR INDIA have always been evaluating the course as excellent and the learning experience at AIR as a cherished memory in their personal as well as professional life.

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Workshop for cabin crew of AIR INDIA Revenue Earned:-

National Academy of Broadcasting & Multimedia (Programme)Delhi, during April 2015 to March 2016 earned a net revenue of Rs. 1,04,53,494 (One Crore Four Lakh Fifty Three Thousand Four Hundred and Ninety Four Only) from all the sources.

AUDIENCE RESEARCH UNIT

With the changing mass communication scenario, Audience Research has occupied the centre stage. Worldover almost all the big media organizations do in-house audience research in one form or the other or ‘Market Research’ in marketing parlance as no media organization can afford to put their scarce resource at stake without knowing the potential audience(consumers) and market for their media content. Besides, they are also subscribing to syndicated research done by the various media and market research organizations. The secret behind the success of private TV and Radio channels lies in their capability to feel the pulse of audience through continuous audience research and to design and modify the programme content including presentation accordingly.

All India Radio has been the pioneer in this field. It has a wide network of Audience Research Units (ARUs) across the country operational since 1946. It provides programme feedback to programme producers to plan, design, and modify the programmes according to the needs, tastes, and aspiration of the target audience. Programme ratings/listenership data are provided to sponsors, advertisers, and marketers to fulfil their commercial objectives. ARU also functions as the data bank and a reference section for the organization.

During the financial year 2015-16, following audience research surveys/studies compilation were

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1. Telephonic Quick Feedback Study on “Mann Ki Baat” for the entire episodes broadcast up to March, 2016.

2. Study on special programme “Mann Ki Baat: Ek Saal Jan Judav Ka” at 28 AIR stations in October, 2015.

3. Focus Group Discussion (FGD): A qualitative study on FM Gold, AIR Chennai in July, 2015.

4. Impact Assessment study on RTI Campaign (Sponsored by DOPT) at 10 stations during September-October, 2015.

5. A Study on the Effectiveness on Community Radio Stations of AIR at 5 stations during October- November, 2015.

6. Radio Audience Survey on Vividh Bharati Channel at four metro stations during November- December 2015.

7. Quick Feedback Study on Fishermen Communities of coastal area in December, 2015.

8. Radio Audience Survey by ARU Cuttack at and Sambalpur in Orissa in February- March-2016.

9. Compilation of Annual Report of Prasar Bharati2014-15.

10. Compilation of India Reference Annual of Ministry of I& B2016.

11. Compilation of Annual Report of Ministry of I& B 2015-16.

12. Radio Audience Survey on MW Transmission at 26 stations during January-March 2016.

13. Radio Audience Survey on North-Eastern Service (NES) at 8 stations during November- December, 2015.

14. Quick Telephonic Feedback Survey (QTFS) on the publicity campaign in the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas at 6 stations during February- March 2016.

15. Quick Telephonic Feedback Survey (QTFS) on the sponsored programme “Bachat Ke Sitare- Dost Hamare” sponsored by Bureau of Energy Efficiency at 10 stations in March, 2016.

16. Quick Telephonic Feedback Survey (QTFS) on the sponsored programme “Jago Grahak Jago” sponsored by Ministry of Consumer Affairsat 13 Stations in March, 2016.

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17. Pilot Study on Competition Watch (Based on content monitoring of FM Channels in Delhi) in February, 2016.

ENGINEERING

(A) Growth of Network & Coverage

All India Radio is one of the largest broadcasting networks in the world. At the time of independence there were six Radio Stations and 18 Transmitters (6 MW & 12 SW) which covered 11% population and 2.5% area of the country.

By 31st March, 2016, AIR network has grown to 418 stations and 606 transmitters (145 MW, 48 SW and 413 FM) which provide coverage to 99.20% of the population spread over 92.00% area of the country. This includes 194 . of 100 W FM transmitters installed for localized coverage of about 8-10 km radius.

(B) Highlights of the Activities during the year:

1. Effective from 01.4.2015 to 31.03.2016, the number of stations has increased from 414 to 418 and number of transmitters has increased from 595 to 606.

(a) New Stations/ Transmitters commissioned during the year:

Ÿ Fazilka (Punjab) : 20 kW FM Tr. (Relay Station). Ÿ Gairsain () : 1 kW FM Tr. (Relay Station). Ÿ New Tehri (Uttarakhand) : 1 kW FM Tr. (Relay Station). Ÿ Bageshwer (Uttarakhand) : 5 kW FM Tr.with limited studio facility.

(b) Transmitter commissioned at existing station during the year:

Ÿ Delhi (Delhi) : 10 kW FM Tr. (Int. set up for 20 kW FM Tr.) for VBS Ÿ Kohima (Nagaland) : Permanent setup of 10 kW FM Tr. (DD site) Ÿ Jammu (J&K) : Repl. of existing 300 kW MW Tr. by 300 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ Chennai () : Repl. of existing 200 kW MW Tr. by 200 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ Kolkata (West ) : Repl. of existing 200 kW MW Tr. by 200 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ Dharwad (Karnataka) : Repl. of existing 200 kW MW Tr. by 200 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ Ahmedabad (Gujarat) : Repl. of existing 200 kW MW Tr. by 200 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ Ajmer () : Repl. of existing 200 kW MW Tr. by 200 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ Jabalpur () : Repl. of existing 200 kW MW Tr. by 200 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ (Uttar Pradesh) : Repl. of existing 100 kW MW Tr. by 100 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ Patna (Bihar) : Repl. of existing 100 kW MW Tr. by 100 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ Tiruchirapalli(Tamil Nadu) : Repl. of existing 100 kW MW Tr. by 100 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ Vijayawada (): Repl. of existing100 kWMW Tr.by 100 kWMW DRM Tr. Ÿ Kolkata () : Repl. of existing 100 kW MW Tr. by 100 kW MW DRM Tr. Ÿ Cuttack (Odisha) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr.

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Ÿ Aizwal (Mizoram) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Nagaon () : Rep. Of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Kailashahar () : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Patiala (Punjab) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Obra (Uttar Pradesh) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Churu (Rajasthan) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Bhatinda (Punjab) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Jammu (J&K) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Nagaur (Rajasthan) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Poonch (J&K) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ (Odisha) : Repl. of existing 6 kW FM Tr. by 6 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Cuttack (Odisha) : Repl. of existing 1 kW MW Tr. by 10 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Adilabad () : Repl. of existing 1 kW MW Tr. by 10 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Jaipur (Rajasthan) : Repl. of existing 1 kW MW Tr. by 10 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Parbhani (Maharashtra) : 1 kW FM Tr. (Additional Channel) Ÿ Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) : 1 kW FM Tr. (Additional Channel) Ÿ Sambalpur(Odisha) : 5 kW FM Tr. (Additional Channel)

(C) Other activities.

Ÿ Meerut (Uttar Pradesh): Foundation stone of 10 kW FM Transmitter, AIR Meerut laid by Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore (Retd.) AVSM, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting on 20th January, 2016. Ÿ Sambalpur (Odisha): Regional News Unit (RNU) inaugurated by Shri Pradeep Kumar Pujari, Secretary, Ministry of Power on 23rd January, 2016. Ÿ Bengaluru (Karnataka): 24x7 Classical Music Channel Ragam inaugurated by Dr. Surya Prakash, Chairman, Prasar Bharati Board on 26th January, 2016. Ÿ Sites for setting up of 10 kW FM transmitter stations at Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) and Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) are under acquisition through respective state govt. authorities.

2. Stations/Transmitters technically ready: Following stations are technically ready for commissioning: 1. Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 10 kW FM Transmitter with Studio facility 2. Longtherai (Tripura) - 5 kW FM Transmitter with Studios facility 3. Kota (Rajasthan) - 1 kW FM Transmitter 4. Amritsar (Punjab) - 20 kW FM Transmitter 5. Chautan Hill (Rajasthan) - 20 kW FM Transmitter 6. (West Bengal) - 10 kW FM Transmitter with Studio facility 7. (West Bengal) - 10 kW FM Transmitter with Studio facility 8. (Odisha) - 5 kW FM Transmitter with Studios facility 9. Silchar (Assam) - 5 kW FM Transmitter with Studios facility 10. Silchar (Assam) - Stereo Studio facility

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11. Kohima (Nagaland) - Stereo Studio facility

3. Digitalization Scheme:

Projects completed / under implementation during the year:

(i) Replacement of 33 Nos. of old MW Transmitters by new DRM MW Transmitters at existing Stations:

Ÿ 20 kW (6 Nos.): All the transmitters have been installed & commissioned.

Ÿ 100 kW (11 Nos.): 9 transmitters have been installed & commissioned and 2 transmitters are under installation

Ÿ 200 kW (10 Nos.): 9 transmitters installed & commissioned and one transmitter is under installation.

Ÿ 300 kW (6 Nos.): 4 transmitters installed & commissioned and 2 nos. of transmitters are under installation. (ii) Replacement of 3 SW Transmitters by DRM SW Transmitters:

Ÿ One 500 kW DRM SW Transmitter at Bangalore has been installed and taken into regular service. Two 100 kW DRM SW Transmitters procured for Kingsway (Delhi) are now to be installed at Khampur (Delhi).

INAUGURATION OF DRM KOLKATA BY CEO, PRASAR BHARATI

(iii) 100 W FM Transmitters at 100 locations for extending FM coverage in uncovered rural and semi urban areas (at existing AIR/LPT sites of DD): Transmitters installed at all places.

(iv) Replacement of old FM Transmitters at remote & border areas at 34 locations (27 Nos. of 06 kW & 07 Nos. of 10 kW) with same power and 6 Nos. of 1 kW MW Transmitter by 10 kW FM Transmitter:

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Ÿ All 13 Nos. of 10 kW transmitters have been installed. Ÿ 27 Nos. of 6 kW FM transmitters have been installed & taken into service.

(v) New 1 kW/5 kW FM Transmitter at 24 places: Ÿ 1 kW FM Transmitter (12 Nos.) & 5 kW (12 Nos.) have been installed and many of them have been taken into service.

(vi) Digitalization of 98 Studios: Ÿ Automation software, server, storage with back-up have been provided at 48 stations. Ÿ For remaining 50 stations, action has been initiated.

(vii) Digitalization of Archival facility: Ÿ Setting up of Archival facility at Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata & Hyderabad has been completed which includes digitalization & restoration work stations with database server & storage.

(viii) Augmentation of existing RNUs (44 Nos.) and Creation of New RNUs (7 Nos.): Ÿ Augmentation work completed at all the places. Ÿ Out of 7 new RNUs to be created, work completed at 3 places (, Sambalpur & Rajkot). At remaining 4 places (Poonch, Vishakhapatnam, & Passighat) - hardware has been provided & software is being provided.

(ix) Digital Studio Tr. links (127 Nos.): Ÿ Procurement is under process. Pre-despatch inspection in respect of two lots has been completed & equipment reached at site. However, Pre-despatch inspection in respect of remaining two lots is being carried-out.

(x) New Captive Earth Stations (5 Nos.): Ÿ Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning (SITC) proposal for 5 New Captive Earth Stations at Dehradun, Silchar, Tiruchirapalli, Madurai and Dharwad is under process.

4. Special Package for J&K (Phase-III):

The scheme includes setting up of 4 Nos. of 10 kW FM Transmitters. Three transmitters are being installed at three new locations. Sites have been acquired for these locations at Green Ridge (Uri Sector), Himbotingla ( Region), Patni Top (in place of Natha Top) (Jammu Region) and civil works are in progress. The 4th transmitter is to be installed at existing TV site at Naushera. For procurement of 10 kW FM Transmitter & associated equipments- Purchase order has been placed & are expected to be received by June, 2016. SETC of 50 Meter tower work has been completed.

In addition to above, 4 Nos. of 100 W FM Transmitters at Kargil, Dras, Tiesuru & Padam have already been commissioned for providing FM coverage to these areas.

5. North-East Special Package (Phase-II):

Special Package for expansion & improvement of AIR services in North East and Island Territories

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(i) 1 KW FM stations – 19 Nos:

1. Arunachal Pradesh : Roing (under diversion from Anini), Bomdlia,Changlang, Daporjio, Khonsa 2. Assam : Karimganj, , Goalpara 3. Manipur : Ukhrul, Tamenglong 4. Meghalaya : Cherrapunjee 5. Mizoram : Tuipang, Chemphal, Kolasib 6. Nagaland : Wokha, Zunheboto, Phek 7. Tripura : , Bazar

New sites were required for setting up of 19 new FM stations. The tedious process of acquisition of sites at these places through respective state government delayed the scheme.

Ÿ 17 sites out of 19 acquired. Sites/building etc. at Tamenglong & Roing (under diversion from Anini) are yet to be acquired. Ÿ Transmitters installed at 15 places i.e. at Goalpara, Udaipur, Nutan Bazar, Kolasib, Tuipang, Lumding, Champhai, Changlong, Khonsa, Cherapunjee, Daporijio, Wokha & Phek, Bomdila& Karimganj. Work for remaining 02 places is in progress.

Ÿ One site at Tamenglong (Manipur) identified. Demand note in this regard has been received which is under process.

Ÿ A suitable site at Anini (Arunachal Pradesh) was not found and now the scheme is being considered for relocating to Roing (Arunanchal Pradesh).

(ii) FM Transmitters at Silchar (5 kW) & Gangtok (10 kW):

Ÿ 10 kW FM transmitter at Gangtok has been commissioned. Ÿ 5 kW FM transmitter at Silchar has been taken into regular service.

(iii) 100 W FM relay transmitters at 100 places: Transmitter installed at 96 places and under installation at 2 places. Two transmitters diverted.

(iv) Chinsurah: 1000 kW MW Tr. (Replacement of existing 1000 kW MW Tr.) – Transmitter installed and commissioned.

(v) Kavaratti: 10 kW MW Tr. (Replacement of 1 kW MW Tr.) – Transmitter installed and is taking test transmission. (vi) Digital Satellite News Gathering Systems (3 Nos) – Equipment procured and deployed.

(vii) Strengthening of Zonal Office at Guwahati-

Ÿ Construction of Permanent Office accommodation at Guwahati completed.

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Ÿ Construction of Staff Quarters for NE Zone (38 nos.) has also been completed.

6. New Initiatives under 12th Plan:

(1) New FM Transmitters with Limited production facility: 11 Places

(i) 10 kW FM Transmitter (9 nos.) [Kakinada (A.P.), Muzaffarpur (Bihar) at TV Site, Ratlam (M.P.), Rewa (M.P.) at AIR Site, Krishnanagar (W.B.) at TV Site, Ludhiana (Punjab) Bundi (Raj.) at TV Site, Etawah (U.P.), Meerut (U.P.)] :

Sites for new stations at Meerut (UP), Etawah (UP) & Ratlam (MP) has been acquired from the State Governments. Purchase proposal for procurement of 10 kW FM transmitters (9 Nos.) has been sent to FAC for concurrence.

[At Ludhiana, an interim setup of FM Transmitter at BSNL premises has already been commissioned]

(ii) 5 kW FM Transmitter (2 nos.)[Alappuzha (Kerala), Amethi (U.P.)]:

Purchase proposal for procurement of 5 kW FM transmitters (2 Nos.) has been sent to FAC for concurrence. [At Amethi, an interim setup of 5 kW FM Transmitter at DD Site has already been commissioned]

(2) Additional Channel with FM Transmitter : 7 Places

(i) 20 kW FM Transmitter - 4 [Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai]

(ii) 10 kW FM Transmitters - 3 [Kanpur (U.P.), Vijayawada (A.P.) Panaji Goa)]

Order placed for procurement of 20 kW FM transmitters (4 Nos.) and purchase proposal for procurement of 10 kW FM transmitters (3 Nos.) has been sent to FAC for concurrence.

Inauguration of Vividh Bharati FM Transmitter at New Delhi by Shri Arun Jaitly

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(3) Setting up of 100 W FM transmitters at existing LPT/HPT DD sites (100 locations) (the scheme is under review)

A proposal for installation of 23 Nos. of 1 kW FM transmitters at existing LPTV sites in place of 100 Nos. of 100 W FM transmitters has been submitted to PB Secretariat.

(4) Replacement/upgradation of old FM transmitter by FM Transmitters at 77 places

Order placed for procurement of 20 kW FM transmitters (3 Nos.) and purchase proposal for procurement of 10 kW FM Tr. (63 Nos.) & 5 kW FM Tr. (11 Nos.) has been sent to FAC for concurrence.

(5) Replacement of old MW transmitters by FM transmitters at 6 places.

Ÿ Kinnaur (H.P) - Replacement of 1 kW MW Tr. by 1 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Joranda (Odisha) - Replacement of 1 kW MW Tr. by 1 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Soro (Odisha) - Replacement of 1 kW MW Tr. by 1 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Almora (Uttarakhand) - Replacement of 1 kW MW Tr. by 1 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Oottacamund (Tamil Nadu) - Replacement of 1 kW MW Tr. by 10 kW FM Tr. Ÿ Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) - Replacement of 1 kW MW Tr. by 10 kW FM Tr.

Purchase proposal for procurement of 10 kW FM transmitters (2 Nos.) has been sent to FAC for concurrence. Tender for 1 kW FM transmitters (4 Nos.) have been received.

(6) FM Broadcasting setup with DD along Indo-Nepal Border: 8 Places:

Ÿ This scheme is under review as part of Mid Term review of 12th Plan. Earlier, these transmitters were planned to be installed along-with DD setups on the Indo-Nepal Border. As DD setups have been dropped, Rs. 40 crore sanctioned for FM transmitters is proposed to be utilized for setting up 6 Nos. of FM transmitters on the Indo-Nepal Border. Ministry of I&B has given list of locations (free of cost within the premises of ITBP/BSF/ICP etc.) along Indo-Nepal Border. The locations are being examined for installation of 10 kW FM Transmitter.

Ÿ In addition to this, production facility is also proposed at Lakhimpur Kheri and uplink facility at Gorakhpur & at existing locations subject to availability of funds within the approved outlay.

(7) Studios.

(i) Digitalization of 29 Studios: NIT for procurement of equipment like OB Mixer, Hand-held Recorder and Phone-in-console is under process. Specifications for AC plants have been finalised. (ii) Refurbishing of 6 AIR studios:

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Detailed project note for Refurbishing is under finalisation. (iii) Creation of Archival facility at Guwahati: Detailed project note for setting up of Regional Archive centre at Guwahati is under finalisation.

(8) Connectivity:

(i) Replacement of 2-pole to 4-pole Feeds & Dishes at 24 places. (ii) Replacement of Single Channel Per Carrier (SCPC) by Multi Channel Per Carrier (MCPC) - 32 Satellite Connectivity Division of DG:AIR is in process to implement this scheme.

(9) Strengthening of Training facilities

Training facility at Delhi & Bhubaneswar are being modernised as per approved plan allocation.

(10) Strengthening of Research & Development

R&D department of AIR has taken up initiative to develop SDR, DRM receiver, interactive radio services, remote control of AIR transmitters etc. Scheme for development of FM antenna has also been entrusted to R&D department.

(11) Broadcasting on alternate platforms Live streaming of AIR programme has been started with 8 channels which is planned to be extended to 20 channels. 7. Activities of IT Division: Major happenings and achievements during the year (1st April, 2015 to March, 2016) are as follows: 1. Live streaming of the FM Rainbow, FM Gold, Urdu and Vividh Bharati have been supplemented with following nine additional popular channels of AIR: (i) Gujarati (ii) Malayalam (iii) Punjabi (iv) Marathi (v) Bangla (vi) Tamil (vii) Telugu (viii) Kannada (ix) Raagam

2. As part of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software being developed, a module for “Basic Data entry” module has been deployed to capture the basic data of all the employees of Prasar Bharati. The data entry for this module has already been initialized. The data entry for

88 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 approximately 15000 employees has been completed. It has now been decided to expedite the data entry work in coordination with Doordarshan and Administrative sections. 3. Mobile apps for the Apple iOS, Windows and Android platforms have been launched by the name and style of “All India Radio Live”. 4. DDO, Software for use of Cash Section, DG: AIR has been installed successfully. 5. A Telephone directory has been developed and implemented. It is linked on AIRNET homepage by the link “Contacts”. All offices of PB, AIR offices/ Stations/ HPTs and Doordarshan offices/ Kendras/HPTs/DMCs can update their contact details. 6. A training was arranged in collaboration with NABM, Delhi, for the newly recruited EAs, in the field of software programming. 7. Migration process for email (Domain: air.org.in) to NIC servers has been initiated. 8. Provision of radio on web through CDN, has become inevitable for delivery of AIR’s audio content effectively through quality live streaming. Specifications for the CDN platform have been finalized. 9. Software for monitoring of Receipts and Payments has been demonstrated and is scheduled to be launched in April, 2016 after imparting trainings. 10. A basic structure of the PRASARNET has been developed. Applications and modules are being developed. 8. National Academy of Broadcasting & Multimedia (Tech.)

The National Academy of Broadcasting & Multimedia (Tech.) is a premier training academy in the field of Radio and Television broadcasting. Academy primarily imparts training to officers and staff of All India Radio & Doordarshan in various areas of broadcasting at Delhi and Bhubaneswar. Regional Academy established at Shillong and Mumbai to further help in strengthening & supplementing the training activities at regional level augment the training facilities.

The Academy at Delhi was established in 1948 and has since grown into a centre of excellence for technical training in electronic media. For quality training academy is well equipped with state of art Television & Radio Transmission, Production & post production setup. A well-organized library, a fully equipped Computer Centre, Conference Hall & Computer Networking Lab with advanced multi-media equipment and broadcast related jigs are part of the Academy.

The Academy conducts training courses not only for departmental candidates but alsoimparts international training programs on emerging broadcast technologies. It is continuously expanding its activities beyond India by regularly organising international training programme for Asia - Pacific region in collaboration with Asia - Pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) Malaysia& Asia- Pacific Broadcasting union (ABU). Further realising its emerging role, recently ABU has also nominated ADG, NABM in its training panel. Beyond this NABM has been developing as training hub for broadcasters of neighbouring friendly countries.

The academy is also conducting faculty development training programme for the Lecturers/ HODs of various polytechnics under Institute of Research Development and Training, Directorate

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Name of Training Institute Courses AIR conducted persons trained National Academy of Broadcasting and 33 388 Multimedia, Delhi National Academy of Broadcasting and 10 177 Multimedia, Bhubaneswar Regional Academy of Broadcasting and 02 14 Multimedia, Shillong of Technical Education. Under summer training programme for Engineering Students, the academy provides an opportunity to students for developing an understanding about Radio & television broadcasting technology. Regular training programmes&workshops are also planned at different field offices. Departmental competitive examinations for promotions in the subordinate Engineering cadres are also conducted by the Academy.

The Regional Academy also conducts training courses as per their approved training calendar for the engineering and programme personnel of All India Radio & Doordarshan.

Details of training Courses and No. of persons trained: International participation:

Ÿ Workshop on Short Wave Transmitter was conducted from 6th to 17th April, 2015 for 03 candidates from Afghanistan.

Ÿ Three candidates from Bhutan also attended the “Induction Course for newly recruited PEX/ TREX/EAs (Batch-V) scheduled from 07 Sept. to 06 Nov. 2015 at NABM Delhi.

Ÿ Four candidates from Bhutan also attended the “Induction Course for newly recruited PEX/ TREX/EAs (Batch-VI) scheduled from 28 Sept. to 27 Nov. 2015 at NABM Delhi.

AIBD Courses:

Ÿ An in-country workshop on Digital Audio/Video Archiving was conducted from 6th to 10 July, 2015 at DDK Kolkata. Total 24 participants attended the workshop.

Ÿ AIBD/NABM Sub regional workshop on Digital Radio Transmission was conducted from 12th to 16th October, 2015.Candidates from Iran/Mozambique/Philippines & Vietnam also attended the workshop.

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Courses conducted by NABM DELHI:

Ÿ Three Courses on NETIA Studio and Newsroom Automation System were conducted from 6 to 10April, 2015, 20 to 24 April, 2015 and 25 to 29 May, 2015 at NABM Delhi.

Ÿ Induction Courses for newly recruited PEX/TREX/EAs first batch conducted from 11 June to 14 August, 2015 for 51 candidates followed by second batch from 6 July to 4 Sep 2015 for 53 candidates at NABM Delhi. Fifth and sixth batch was conducted for 53 & 54 candidates respectively, from 7 September to 6 November, 2015& 28 September to 27 November, 2015 at NABM Delhi. Ninth batch was conducted for 49 candidates from 14thDecember, 2015 to 13th February, 2016 at NABM Delhi. Tenth batch for 51 candidates from 11th February to 11th March, 2016 at NABM Delhi and for thirteen candidates started from 14th March, 2016 onwards.

Ÿ Industrial Training Programme for faculty of Maharashtra was conducted from 27th to 31 July, 2015 for forty seven candidates at AIR Pune.

Ÿ Software Development Technology Course through NIELIT was conducted from 26th August to 30th September, 2015 for 21 candidates at NABM Delhi.

Ÿ A workshop on Middle Income Group by SEBI was conducted on 14th May, 2015 at NABM Delhi. Nearly forty employees of technical/Programme/Administration attended the workshop.

Ÿ A Course on “Management and Administrative Skill Development” was conducted from 20th to 24 April, 2015. Total thirteen candidates attended the course.

Ÿ A “C-Band Downlink System and trouble shooting of its equipment” workshop was conducted from 5th to 8 May, 2015 at SPT Bangalore. Total seventeen candidates attended the workshop.

Ÿ Satellite Communication Technology Course was conducted from 7th to 10 December, 2015 for 23 candidates at MCF Hassan.

Ÿ Computer Hardware Maintenance Course (NZ & WZ) was conducted for 24 candidates from 14th to 15 December, 2015 at NABM Delhi.

Ÿ Workshop on Radio & TV Broadcasting Technology Workshop was conducted for teachers of UP Polytechnic for 15 candidates from 4th to 8 January, 2016 at NABM Delhi.

Ÿ Industrial Training Programme for faculty of Maharashtra was conducted from 11th to 15 January, 2016 for forty three candidates at AIR Pune.

Ÿ Workshop on Hybrid Media Delivery conducted on 8th February, 2016 for 36 candidates at DG:DD Delhi.

Ÿ Workshop on RTI was organized on 1st March, 2016 for 41 candidates at DG:DD Delhi.

Ÿ Industrial Training Programme for faculty of Maharashtra was conducted from 14th to 18 March, 2016 for twenty eight candidates at AIR Pune.

Ÿ Diesel Generator Workshop conducted from 21st to 23 March, 2016 for twenty candidates at Kirloskar Pune.

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Course conducted by NABM Bhubaneswar:

Ÿ Computer Hardware Maintenance & Networking was conducted from 10th to 21 August, 2016 for twelve candidates.

Ÿ Six Induction courses for Batch-III, IV, VII, VIII, XI, XII for newly recruited PEX/TREX/EAs conducted from 3rd August to 1st October, 2015, 24th July to 20th October,2015,12th October to 11th December,2015, 23rd November to 22nd January,2016, 4th January to 4th March,2016 and22nd February, 2016 onwards at ANBM Bhubaneswar. Course conducted by RABM Shillong:

Ÿ Computer Hardware Maintenance Course was conducted from 18th to 29 May, 2015 for eighteen candidates at RABM Shillong.

Ÿ Course on “MS Office and use of Hindi on Computer” was conducted for eight candidates from 14th March to 18th March, 2016 at RABM Shillong. Summer Trainings:

Ÿ Summer Training program of six week duration for 64 Engineering Students was conducted from 8th June 2015 to 17thJuly, 2015 at NABM Delhi.

Ÿ Summer Training for Engg.Degree students was conducted from 18th May to 12th June, 2015 by NABM Bhubaneswar and total 32 students attended the course. Exam related trainings:

Ÿ A pre-exam training for Sr.Tech. to EA(SC/ST candidates) was conducted from 20th to 24th April, 2015 at NABM Delhi. Total twenty one candidates attended the training.

Ÿ A pre exam training for Helper to Technician (SC/ST candidates) was conducted from 29thJune to 03rdJuly, 2015 at NABM Bhubaneswar for eleven candidates.

Conference of Engineering Heads

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9. Activities of ‘AIR Resources’:

AIR Resources was established in May’2001 with the aim to generate revenue through the sharing of Prasar Bharati resources/ infrastructure. Prasar Bharati has vast reserve of infrastructure in the form of land, building, tower, transmitters, studios, DTH platform, satellite up-link/down-link facilities, training facilities etc. Prasar Bharati also has vast reserve of expertise in the planning, system-design, installation, testing/commissioning and operation & maintenance of broadcasting setup.

Prasar Bharati has shared infrastructure viz. land, building and tower on rental basis with Private FM Broadcasters under the Phase-I and Phase-II schemes of the Ministry of I&B at 85 cities where 243 FM channels have been allocated to Private FM Broadcasters and is under process to share Infrastructure facilities with Private FM Operator under Phase-III scheme.

Prasar Bharati has also shared tower, building and land on rental basis with 76 Mobile service providers at 46 cities for mounting their GSM/CDMA/WLL antenna on FM/TV/STL Towers and BTS Equipment for their mobile service operations.

Under Phase-III Scheme, migration of 152 channels have been done from Phase-II to Phase-III. Prasar Bharati has also signed Infrastructure Agreement with 87 fresh LOI holders under Batch – I of Phase III scheme as the scheme was divided into three batches i.e. Batch-I, Batch-II and Batch – III.

AIR Resources is also generating revenue by providing training to engineering/ Diploma students (AIR & Doordarshan Stations) on weekly/monthly fee basis.

AIR Resources was also earning revenue by a joint venture agreement with IGNOU for operation & maintenance of Gyanvani FM transmitters at 37 places in India. Efforts are being made to restart IGNOU at the earliest.

AIR Resources has been generating revenue right from the year of its inception (2001-02). The Progressive revenue generated from 2001 – 2002 till 2015-16 is Rs.6,23,66,52,083/-as tabulated below: Sr. No. Period Amount in Rs.

1 2001-2002 (AIR Resource started May 2001) Rs. 13,38,25,000/- 2 2002-03 Rs. 8,38,59,900/- 3 2003-04 Rs. 11,50,20,500/- 4 2004-05 Rs. 19,70,19,300/- 5 2005-06 Rs. 45,04,49,781/- 6 2006-07 Rs. 35,50,67,009/- 7 2007-08 Rs. 46,14,36,834/-

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8 2008-09 Rs. 47,97,29,427/- 9 2009-10 Rs. 45,89,81,599/- 10 2010-11 Rs. 53,22,84,545/- 11 2011-12 Rs. 57,39,84,778/- 12 2012-13 Rs. 56,72,03,504/- 13 2013-14 Rs. 49,08,72,113/- 14 2014-15 Rs. 65,01,43,374/- 15 2015-16 Rs. 68,67,74,419/- TOTAL Rs. 6,23,66,52,083/-

The revenue generated during the current financial year 2015-16 is Rs. 68,67,74,419/-. The graphical representation of the revenue earned during the current financial year from Apr’2015 onwards, month wise is given below:

Sr. No. Period Amount in Rs.

1. April’2015 Rs. 4,02,96,079/- 2. May’2015 Rs. 1,76,22,390/- 3. June’2015 Rs. 1,63,55,490/-

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4. July’2015 Rs. 2,62,23,263/- 5. August’2015 Rs. 62,54,391/- 6. September’2015 Rs. 2,28,49,784/- 7. October’2015 Rs. 3,82,67,725/- 8. November’2015 Rs. 27,15,19,172/- 9. December’2015 Rs. 10,25,33,467/- 10. January’2016 Rs. 5,72,33,726/- 11. February’2016 Rs. 2,83,10,483/- 12. March’2016 Rs. 5,93,08,449/- TOTAL Rs. 68,67,74,419/-

10. Research Department, AIR & Doordarshan:

Research Department of All India Radio & Doordarshan is a premier national R&D Department involved in research and development activities in the field of Sound and TV Broadcasting, since its inception, to incorporate latest state-of-the-art technologies in the network. The primary objective

95 Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati of the department is to assist the broadcasting network in the country by way of developing systems/sub-systems which are not readily available and also by playing key role in inducting new services and new technologies to maintain Indian Broadcasting at par with International standards. In addition, a number of studies and research programmes are also undertaken as part of international activities associated with ABU, EBU, CBA, ITU etc. from time to time.

Design & Development of “SMS based Remote control and Monitoring(Telemetry) of VLPT’s & 100 watt FM Transmitter, Development of DTH Radio & DVB-T2 Radio, Propagation studies & surveys on VHF and UHF band, regular acoustic material testing and evaluation, regular activities of IMRC Todapur are some of the highlights of prestigious projects/activities undertaken during the year.

In this Annual Report, the efforts have been made to cover all these developments and studies including other achievements of R&D during the year 2015-16 in forth coming pages. ALL INDIA RADIO PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES

A. Telemetry System Group

1. Advance Telemetry System for Medium Wave Transmitters

Ÿ To introduce IT Technology in Telemetry of Broadcasting transmitters, R&D is working on a project namely development of Advance Telemetry System.

Ÿ Comprehensive study is in progress to understand the technology.

Ÿ A Web based Telemetry System has been developed and tested in the lab and further experimentation is in progress to develop the full-fledged advance telemetry system.

Ÿ R&D is also keeping a vigil on latest development in the field of IP based technologies which pertains to sound broadcasting.

Ÿ Canopy has been procured & installed at AIR, Rohtak. 2. Provision of Remote Monitoring and Control (Telemetry) System for MW/FM Transmitters under I.O.F. Scheme.

2.1 AM Telemetry System forMedium Wave Transmitters (I.O.F)

Ÿ A detailed drawing with some modification was used in installation of Telemetry System at stations for easiest way. Ÿ Two Nos. of power supply for Signal conditioning Unit were fabricated with all its wiring, test point and LED etc., then after fitted in the signal conditioning Unit. Ÿ All card of one signal conditioning unit were tested and fitted in unit with mother board and tested in circuit.

Ÿ Installation and commissioning of AM Telemetry System completed at 5 AIR Stations viz.

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Chhatarpur, Tirunelveli, Ambikapur, Rohtak& Thiruvananthapuram. The system is working properly at all places. The System operations (control and monitoring) have been tested in R&D also. Ÿ One No. of junction box got fabricated and wired for interconnection between transmitter parameters, auxiliary units and signal conditioning unit. Ÿ One No. L.T.RMS unit fabricated and tested. Ÿ Transducers like temperature, Humidity, LTRMS and smoke detector calibrated for their proper value display.

Ÿ Testing and wiring of all parts/equipments has been completed for installation at AIR, Brahmavar.

2.2 FM Telemetry System for FM Transmitters (I.O.F)

Ÿ Installation, testing and commissioning of FM Telemetry System at AIR, Rohtak has been completed.

Ÿ One Nos. Modified Unit has been designed and fabricated for FM Telemetry for R&S Make FM Transmitter has been installed.

3. SMS Based Remote monitoring for 100 watt FM Transmitters

Ÿ R&D has already developed a system to provide this facility for 100 watt BEL Make FM Transmitter.

Ÿ The basic system developed in the laboratory is tested for performance which was found to be satisfactory.

B. Antenna lab

In antenna lab, work on the Project ‘Development of High Power 20KW to 40 KW FM Transmitting Antenna’ is in progress. Civil work is completed. The equipments costing Rs. 73.3 lakhs has been procured. Following activities were carried out in FY 2015-16.

Ÿ The design work of 20 KW to 40 KW high power FM antenna using RF Coaxial splitter (Rigid line) for 4 bay & 6 bay cross V antenna is in progress.

Ÿ Procurement of basic material, connectors etc. are in progress.

Ÿ The project is delayed due to scarcity of technical manpower.

C. Propagation Lab

Propagation lab is one of the oldest laboratories of Research Department, established to carry out field strength measurement & other propagation related studies on broadcast signal. This lab has carried out propagation studies on RF Signal radiated by Terrestrial Transmitters of AIR & Doordarshan located in different part of the country & also have prepared technical reports which

97 Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati are very useful for SMS & Planning division. This year (2015-till date) the lab has performed following activities:

1. Regular monitoring of DRM transmission in Full DRM/Simulcast / Multicast mode. 2. Reception survey of DELHI ‘A’ (819 kHz), HPT AIR Transmitter in the month of April-15 in simulcast DRM Transmission mode. 3. Reception Survey of HPT, AIR Bengaluru Transmitter in the month of June-15 in simulcast &Pure DRM Transmission mode. 4. Reception Survey of 20kW, HPT MW AM-DRM Transmitter (Delhi-C) at Mall Road(Multi channel) in September-15 in Pure DRM Transmission Mode. 5. Reception survey of 10kW HPT AIR Transmitter (FM Vividh Bharati) has been completed in Nov-Dec. 15.

D. Acoustic Group

Research Department of All India Radio and Doordarshan has vast R&D experience in the field of acoustic engineering. The acoustic laboratory is continuously engaged in carrying out various acoustic measurements of AIR & DD stations, testing and evaluation (NRC, STC, FIIC etc) of acoustic materials in accordance with existing national and international standards. Further up- gradation of Acoustic measurement infrastructure is in process under plan project.

1. Testing of Acoustic Materials

Testing of various Acoustical Materials carried out in the acoustic lab during year 2015 given as under:

The Acoustic lab has been carrying out various acoustic measurements of acoustic materials with existing national and international standards. Acoustic measurement in respect of following private firms, were made on payment basis. 1. M/s Fibretex India Pvt .Ltd. 2. M/s Armstrong World Industries (India) Pvt .Ltd. 3. M/s. Earcons acoustic building system. 4. M/s Bharat steel rolls. 5. M/s Earcons Acoustic Building System. 6. M/s Aerostone Building Product Pvt.Ltd. 7. M/s Earcones Acoustic Building System. 8. Dexune Acoustic Soft Fibre Tiles 9. Saint Goblin India Pvt. Ltd. 10. Kool Pack & Allied Industries (H. P.)

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11. Absound Overseas

During the year 2015-16, 52 acoustic tests excluding departmental tests have been done and an amount of Rs.5,07,599/- has been received from various firms against testing charges at the rate of Rs. 5,618/- each test of various acoustic material/transducers till March, 2016. The revision of fees for commercial testing has now been approved by DG, AIR w.e.f. Nov. 2015. New rates are Rs. 12100/- with service tax applicable extra.

Demonstration was given to Engg. students during summer vacations & also to trainees of Induction course for newly recruited PEX./TREX/EA’s of AIR& DD.

E. DRM Lab

The study, design and development of indigenous DRM Receiver is in progress. During the period of report, efforts were made to find out integrated circuit compatible to DRM signal reception. So far few manufacturers are available in the market but their chips are not readily available in the market.

F. DTH/DVB-T Lab

DTH Receiver, DVB-T2 Radio receiver and RF Splitter have been developed in the lab. DTH Radio proto type model with front panel display of various channels has been shown in the BES Expo 2016. The performance of this receiver is found to be satisfactory. Further study on DVBT-2 Receiver/modification is in progress.

G. DTH Signal Monitoring Lab

R&D has established a complete set up to monitor DD Must Carry Channels on various private DTH platforms. Presently, Twenty five channels are being monitored on six private DTH platforms. The monthly report is being sent to Doordarshan Directorate for onward submission to Prasar Bharati and I&B Ministry.

H. International Monitoring& Receiving Station, Todapur, New Delhi

International Monitoring & Receiving centre situated at Todapur, Inderpuri, New Delhi, is engaged in carrying out broadcast signal monitoring of MW, SW, FM and DTH signal carrying internal and external services of AIR. The activities carried out during the period April 2015 to March, 2016 are detailed below:

I. FREQUENCY CHECKING OF MF & HF TRANSMITTERS OF ALL INDIA RADIO a. Carried out monitoring of all SW & MW transmitters, viz. Kingsway, Khampur, Aligarh, Bengaluru, Chennai, Panaji, Mumbai, Chinsurah(SPT), Rajkot(SPT), Jalandhar(HPT), Tuticorin(HPT), which carry external, internal and Vividh Bharati services of All India Radio with the following objectives:-

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(i) Performance of the transmitters i.e. breakdown, modulation, distortion, cross talk, excessive frequency deviation etc.

(ii) Checking the correct scheduling of programme and their technical quality.Carried out monitoring of regional Short wave transmitters located at Lucknow, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Shimla, Gangtok, Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Chennai and Mumbai. b. Carried out monitoring of AIR DRM transmitter (MW & SW) both analog mode and digital mode transmission from Kingsway Camp-Delhi-C (2 channel), Khampur-DKH-17 (2 channel), Bengaluru-BL-1(2 channel), Foreign DRM service from Radio Int., Radio R- Int., KBS world Radio, Radio Australia, NHK world Radio-Japan, BBC Radio, Vatican Radio, Voice of Nigeria Radio which carries Indian programmes. c. Three days special watch observed on HF schedule of All India Radio for co-channel and adjacent channel interference (+) & (-) 5Hz. This watch was observed in the beginning and middle of HF schedule. d. Kept watch on most Northern Indian medium wave channels of All India Radio from the point of undue interference emanating from foreign broadcasting stations during the night time. e. Frequency deviation measurement carried out for about 50 Nos. of various Frequencies including both medium wave and shortwave transmitters. Reports were sent by email. 2. CLEAR CHANNEL WATCHES AND IDENTIFICATION OF INTERFERENCE OF SHORTWAVE CHANNEL OF ALL INDIA RADIO

Clear channel watches and identification of interfering stations of All India Radio channels carrying internal, external, Vividh Bharati and regional SW services were carried out regularly. The observations from these watches were used for taking remedialaction. Special monitoring of various channels was carried out for arriving at a decision before finalizing each seasonal aerial/frequency schedule for programme finalization on Republic Day, Sports, National events, VVIP broadcasts and other important events. During 2015-2016 special watches and VVIP transmission monitoring were carried out as per details below:-

S.No. Details of watches No. of occasions 1 VVIP broadcast transmission 13 days 2 Special watches (196 different frequencies) 67 days 3. MONITORING OF RN CHANNELS / FM CHANNELS

Monitoring of all “C” band RN channels of INSAT-4B originating from Broadcasting House, New Delhi. These channels were monitored round the clock on hourly basis daily. The abnormalities observed regarding the quality and contents of programme were communicated to Broadcasting House, New Delhi in real time for taking immediate necessary action and the report emailed.

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Monitoring of all the regional RN channels thrice daily for overall performance and report emailed. 4. DTH RADIO MONITORING

Regular monitoring of 21 Nos of DTH Radio channels were carried out on hourly basis daily. The abnormalities observed were communicated to concerned stations and DTH-DD immediately for taking necessary action and the report emailed. 5. MONITORING OF THE TRANSMISSIONS OF FOREIGN ORGANISATIONS

Technical monitoring of the transmissions of countries beamed towards India was carrieout regularly on a reciprocal basis. Periodic reports were prepared and sent to respective broadcasting organizations by email. 6. RECEPTION REPORTS FOR FOREIGN BROADCASTING ORGANISATIONS

S. Name of Foreign Broadcasting Number of Number of Organization Monitoring frequencies No. Per day Per Month monitored in a month (approx) 1 Deutsche Welle (Germany) Daily - 26 30 780 2 Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation Daily - 5 30 150 3 Radio New Zealand International Daily - 1 30 30 4 Radio Austria International Daily - 1 30 30 5 International Radio Portugal Daily - 1 30 30 6 Radio Vatican Daily - 8 30 240 7 China Radio International Daily - 26 30 780 8 Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation Daily - 3 30 90 9 Iran Radio Daily - 9 30 270 10 Italy Daily - 1 30 30 11 Radio Kuwait Daily - 2 30 60 7. PERIODICAL REPORTS

S.N. Title of Report Period Forwarded to

1 Abnormal operation monitoring of Weekly Concerned stations, respective transmitters 43 Nos. daily (184 zonal CEs, SMS Division of All India frequencies) Radio (by email) 2 Hourly Audio Quality monitoring of Weekly HQ and SMS Division of All India all RN channels of INSAT- 4B Radio, DG: AIR:

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3 RN Channel Audio quality Weekly HQ and SMS Division of All India monitoring of the Regional Radio, DG: AIR. Networking Centres of All India Radio 4 FM monitoring of two transmitters Weekly Pitampura and SMS Division of All (DELHI) on hourly basis daily. India Radio, DG: AIR. 5 DTH Radio monitoring on hourly Weekly Up linking station, concerned zonal basis of 21 transmitters daily office, & SMS Division of All India Radio, DG: AIR. 6 Technical monitoring reports of Fortnightly 12 countries and SMS Division of transmission of other foreign DG: AIR. Broadcasting Organization 7 Three day special watch of HF Half yearly SMS Division of All India Radio, schedule for co-channel and DG: AIR. adjacent channel interference 8 Clear channel watches As and when SMS Division of All India Radio, required DG: AIR. 9 Statement on the field strength As and when Concerned station, respective zonal measurement and modulation required CEs, SMS Division of All India percentage of MW transmitters Radio, DG: AIR. 10 Frequency deviation of about 36 As and when Concerned station, respective zonal Nos of All India Radio transmitters required CEs, SMS Division of All India Radio, DG: AIR. 11 Monitoring of 13 Regional Half yearly SMS Division of All India Radio, Shortwave transmitters (when DG: AIR. shortwave schedule revised) Plan Project at IMRC

Research Department has already planned to equip IMRC with state of art and cost effective automated system of broadcast monitoring. In addition to the schedule monitoring & Reporting works at IMRS Todapur, the works in progress / completed are as mentioned below :-

(1) Installation of new D/G set at new constructed D/G room is completed and DG set is working satisfactorily.

(2) Oscilloscope (two nos.), signal generator & Field strength meter procured under 11th plan project are required to be installed in control room only after completion of CCW work.

(3) Communication receivers (Four nos.), DRM Test Receivers, Computers with appropriate software are required to be procured and installed.

(4) 2nos of C-band RN-Terminal (with PDA) installed at IMRS Todapur.

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Other plan Projects

(a) Multimedia Broadcast in satellite and Terrestrial It has been decided in budget meeting on 10.9.2015, design section of Directorate will review the scheme jointly with all concerned [ADG(NZ)/ADG(R&D)]. (b) Performance Measurement of State-of-the-Art cost effective antenna for Medium Wave Transmitter. (CFA)

Dropped in last year budget meeting.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

(i) Training to the Engineering Students during the Year

Research Department has imparted hardware and software training to the students of engineering institutions as a part of their curriculum and collected revenue also.

Presentation cum demonstration arranged for trainees for induction training course for newly recruited PEX/TREX/EA (AIR/DD)

(ii) Participation in BES EXPO 2016 in February 2016

Research Department participated and well managed the ‘PRASAR BHARATI’ stall in BES Expo 2016 exhibition held at Ambience Hotel, New Delhi during February 2016 and presented the achievements and future plans of All India Radio & Doordarshan using live demonstrations, LCDs, leaflets and brochure etc.

Prasar Bharati Stall was given different look under the guidance and supervision of R&D Office. Large number of visitors visited the stall and got aware of the present &future developmental activities of Prasar Bharati. At the Prasar Bharati stall R&D team successfully demonstrated the DTH Radio Receiver with front panel Webcasting along with AIR & Doordarshan archival material.

In addition AIR Resources, IT Division, NABM (T) and DTP&S sections of Prasar Bharati had made meaningful presence at Prasar Bharati stall. The stall was visited and appreciated by a number of dignitaries and professionals from all over the country and abroad.

ADMININISTRATION

1. Reservation for SCs/STs/OBCs

AIR has taken all requisite measures for implementation of reservation policy in respect of SCs/ STs/ OBCs categories by setting up a dedicated SC/ST Cell. All relevant policy directions and instructions issued by Nodal Ministries/ Departments for extending benefits to SCs/STs/ OBCs in Government Service were circulated to all offices and field units of AIR for compliance.

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2. Public Grievance and Redressal Mechanism

Grievance Redressal and Access Mechanism has been set up at the Station Level, Zonal Headquarters & the Central Headquarter level in accordance with the guidelines of Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances and monitored through the Centralized Public Grievances Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). Information and Facilitation Counters have also been set up at all offices of AIR. As per Directorate’s Order No.A-11013/4/2015-IWSU dated 23.06.2015, a Taxation Cell has been set up in the Directorate for addressing all tax related aspects pertaining to DG:AIR. Regular status reports on disposal of Grievances are being submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Prasar Bharati Secretariat. Further, the ATRs of disposed cases are being uploaded online on DARPG portal as part of e-commerce activities of this Unit. 3. Implementation of Right to Information Act 2005

All AIR Stations have broadcast a number of programmes in different formats to inform the people regarding various provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in order to empower people and contribute to transparency and accountability in governance. Programme Heads of all AIR Stations have been asked to highlight the salient feature of this Act in the programme. This Act has also been covered under Flagship Programme since September, 2008. AIR will continue with the publicity of this Act in future also.

In AIR, 46 CPIOs and 18 Appellate Authorities in Directorate and 295 CPIOs and 20 Appellate Authorities at field level have been designated for implementation of RTI Act. In the year 2015- 2016, 1202 RTI applications were received and were replied within the stipulated time. Besides, 220 appeals were received by the Appellate Authority during the period and all were disposed of. 4. Welfare Section, DG:AIR

(i) AIR has a vast network consisting of 320 stations/offices spread all over the country. There are about 14,157 personnel working in three streams viz., Programme, Engineering and Administration in AIR.

(ii) In All India Radio, the percentage of working women in Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ taken together is about 25% of the total strength of human resources. All AIR Stations/Offices have been instructed to set up a Complaints Committee to look into the grievances/complaints of sexual harassment. The Internal Complaints Committee has been set up at all the AIR Stations/Offices accordingly. It has also been directed that the said Internal Complaints Committee will be chaired by senior level woman officer and half of its members should be female.

(iii) Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) has been made operational in AIR Directorate and all Offices of AIR in Delhi with the registration of over 2500 Delhi based employees. New Bio Metric Attendance Machines have been installed at many AIR Stations throughout the country. Process is going on to install such machines on the remaining Stations.

(iv) In line with the Government directions, All India Radio has started using the e-tendering process for procurement of goods and services.

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(v) With the approval of DG: AIR, a 3-4 member Committee is formed in this Directorate to supervise service, discipline and quality of service rendered by the Contractor in the Departmental Canteen. The Committee will also comment on present rates and offer their recommendations.

(vi) Awareness Workshop for Directors, Deputy Directors and Section Officers of AIR Directorate on prevention of sexual harassment at workplace and to ensure prohibition and prevention of sexual harassment was conducted on 17th July, 2015 under the leadership of Chairperson, ICC, DG: AIR. In the workshop, besides sensitizing all present about the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, some case studies were also discussed for effective implementation of the Act.

Days Celebrated in DG: AIR, New Delhi:

(a) 30th January, 2015: A two minutes silence was observed at all the Stations of All India Radio on 30th January, 2015 in memory of those martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country. Accordingly, a two-minute silence was observed in this Directorate administered by Director General, All India Radio.

(b) 8th March, 2015: Women’s Day: As 8th March, 2015 had fallen on Sunday, Women’s Day was celebrated on 9th March, 2015 (Monday) at 11.30 A.M in the Conference Hall, 1st Floor, Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. Around 200 women employees working in this Directorate took part in the Programme organized by Welfare Section of this Directorate. During the interaction, women employees were encouraged to come forward with suggestions and/or complaints for improvement in the working environment in AIR Directorate.

(c) 14th April, 2015: Birth Anniversary of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar: A Programme was also organized to pay homage by DG:AIR in this Directorate on 14th April, 2015 at 10.30 A.M in Conference Hall, Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. Circular as well as Satellite Message from Welfare Section, DG:AIR was issued to all the Stations of All India Radio to celebrate birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Dr. B.R.Ambedkar on 14th April, 2015.

(d) 21st May, 2015: Anti Terrorism Day:21st May of every year is observed as Anti Terrorism Day. The objective behind the observance of this day is to wean people, especially the youth, away from the cult of terrorism and violence. An important feature of the observance of the Anti Terrorism Day was the Pledge Taking Ceremony conducted in the Conference Hall, Akashvani Bhawan, and New Delhi in which all the officers/staff members assembled in full strength and took pledge administered by DG:AIR.

(e) 20th August, 2015: Sadbhavana Diwas:It was observed at all the Stations of All India Radio on 20th August this year. Necessary circular as well as Satellite Message was issued from this Section on 17th August, 2015. The theme of Sadbhavana is to promote National Integration and Communal Harmony among people of all religions, languages and regions. The idea behind observance of Sadbhavana Diwas is to eschew violence and to promote goodwill among the people.

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(f) 19th November to 25th November, 2015: Communal Harmony Week: Qaumi Ekta Week (National Integration Week) was observed from 19th to 25th November 2015, to foster the spirit of patriotism, communal harmony and national integration. Quami Ekta Week commenced with PLEDGE TAKING CEREMONY on 19th November, 2015 at 11.00 A.M and was attended by all officers/staff members working in DG, AIR.

5. Renovation Work Carried in this Directorate:

(a) Renovation of Departmental Canteen: Senior Officers of this Directorate visited the Departmental Canteen and found that there is need to spruce it up immediately. Accordingly, renovation work in the Departmental Canteen is being done by the CCW of this Directorate in consultation with the Canteen Committee.

(b) Renovation of Toilets and Corridors: The renovation work of toilets and Corridors of Akashvani Bhawan is also being undertaken by the Civil Construction Wing of AIR.

(c) Renovation of Reception Office: The common Reception office of Akashvani Bhawan, Broadcasting House and New Broadcasting House is also being refurbished.

(d) Display Board: Display Boards have been put up at some places around Akashvani Bhawan prominently displaying the key programmes of AIR.

6. Welfare activities:- a) A number of the offices of AIR are located in the buildings owned by Prasar Bharati. There is adequate arrangement for their sitting, drinking water etc. The work place is adequately illuminated. Proper toilets are available to the staff, with a provision for separate toilet for women employees. b) At many places, AIR has its own staff quarters. These are allotted to the staff as per All India Radio (Allotment of Residential Quarters) Rules. c) In accordance with the instructions of the Department of Personnel and Training, appointment on compassionate grounds is offered to the close relatives of AIR employees who expired while in service. d) AIR Staff like Technicians, Sr. Technicians, Engineering Assistants, Sr. Engineering Assistants etc. are shift duty staff. To the extent possible, arrangements are made for dropping and picking up of employees, including women employees, during late night shift duty at odd hours. e) All the staff members are paid their salary as per the pay scales approved by the Government of India. AIR employees including female employees are granted leave in accordance with the government rules. f) AIR employees including female employees are entitled to terminal benefits at par with the government employees. g) At places where Central Government Health Scheme is working, AIR employees are entitled to obtain its services. At other places, AIR employees are given the benefit of Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules. Under these Rules even Private Medical Practitioners are

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appointed as Authorized Medical Attendants for the employees and their families. Wherever requested separate Authorized Medical Attendants are appointed for women. h) AIR has a system of nurturing and recognizing excellence through Akashvani Annual Awards for Programming as well as Technical personnel and a number of women are awarded prizes under this scheme. i) Accepting the recommendations of the Committee on Women Empowerment, a new category of Awards i.e. Best Women’s Programme has been introduced under Akashvani Annual Awards from 2009. Majority of producers of the Women Programmes are women and are benefitted through this new category of awards.

7. Implementation of the Judgements / Orders of CAT

As per the instructions received from Department of Personnel and Training, information in respect of Implementation of the Judgements / Orders of CAT Cases in AIR for the year 2015-16is given here under:

Sl. Section/ No. of Orders No. of the Remarks No. Stations/ received from CAT Judgement/ Orders Offices for the period implemented for during 01.04.2015 to the period during 31.03.2016 01.04.2015 to 31.03.2016 1 DG:AIR 93 49 In 44 CAT orders, the orders (Sections/ have been challenged in High Stations / Court and/or Review Petitions Offices) have been filed before CAT.

8. Reservation for Persons with Disabilities

(a) The Constitution of India ensures equality, freedom, justice and dignity of all individuals and implicitly mandates an inclusive society for all including the persons with disabilities. The Government of India enacted “The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995”, in an effort to ensure equal opportunities for persons with disabilities and their full participation in nation building.

(b) The PWD Act has come into force in 1996. However it was latter in November, 1997 the reservation for persons with disabilities was introduced in case of direct recruitment to Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts. It was extended to the cases of promotion to Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ post in 1989. With the enactment of the Act, reservation for persons with disabilities was made applicable in identified Group A and B posts also in case of direct recruitment.

(c) The Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India had issued consolidated instructions on the subject in December, 2005. As per the instructions, reservation for persons with disability is now available in all groups of posts in case of direct recruitment. In case of promotion it is available when promotions are made with from Group ‘D’ to Group ‘C’ and within Group ‘C’ identified posts.

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(d) Prasar Bharati has taken all requisite measures for implementation of reservation for PWDs, all relevant policy decisions and instructions issued by DOP&T from time to time.

(e) All India Radio broadcasts programmes on Persons with Disabilities through the AIR Stations spread across the country. In these programmes, apart from the Schemes of Welfare of Persons with Disabilities being implemented by the Central and State Governments; programmes relating to their health, social and cultural concerns are also included. The content of programmes is so designed that it not only helps them to get benefits of welfare schemes of the Government but also encourages them to live with dignity. The programmes are crucial from the point of view of social awareness and also useful in changing the callous attitude of society towards Persons with Disabilities.

(f) Although there is no specific Budget Head in Directorate for the benefit of Persons with Disabilities, activities like making of ramp, special toilets, preferably on ground floor are undertaken from ‘Minor Works’ budget Head of CCW, AIR.

9. RAJBHASHA

DG: AIR (Hqrs.)

The Hindi Unit of AIR Directorate (Headquarters) is dedicated wholly in implementing the Official Language Policy of Union of India and constantly strives to implement the orders/ instructions issued from time to time by Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home and implementing targets mentioned in Annual Programme in Various AIR stations/offices. Apart from implementing the Official Language Policy in the year 2015-16 by Hindi Unit, following works were carried out to encourage the officers/officials to work in Official Language Hindi.

Reports of Hindi Divas/ Hindi Fortnight organized in the year 2015-16 and other specific works:-

Organising Lecture Series/Kaviyitri Sammelan:-

“Akhil Bhartiya Kaviyitri Sammelan” was organized by DG: AIR on 13th May, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Bhartiya Bhavan, Copernicus Lane, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi to promote Official Language Hindi. One more lecture was organized on 18th December, 2015 in memory of “Shri Girja Kumar Mathur” in which Shri Tarun Vijay, Hon’ble Minister of Parliament delivered the lecture.

Hindi Seminar

To promote Hindi as an Official Language, a Hindi Seminar was organised at Nagpur on 03 and 04 September, 2015 for AIR stations/offices situated in Maharashtra.

Hindi Divas/ Hindi Fortnight organized in 2015-16

According to the orders issued by Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Official Language, 14 September is to be observed as Hindi Diwas every year. AIR Directorate always strives to organise this. In keeping with this tradition “Hindi Diwas” was observed on 14

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September, 2015 and “Hindi Fortnight” was organised from 15.09.2015 to 30.09.2015 under the guidance of Director General, Shri. F. Sheheryar. Various officers/ officials participated with great enthusiasm and the messages of Home Minister, Minister of Information & Broadcasting and CEO, Prasar Bharati were read out on this occasion.

Nineteen competitions in Hindi were organized during Hindi Fortnight. In these competitions, it was ensured that officers/ officials of Non-Hindi speaking areas take part in large number and separate Hindi competitions were organized for them. Many officers/officials participated in the competition. 114 officers/ officials were awarded with prizes and certificates. A total of Rs.1, 99,500/- were spent on these awards.

Shri Amitabh Shukla, ADG distributed the prizes. DDG (A&F), Shri Rashid Abbas Ansari, DDG also participated in the prize distribution ceremony and they requested the officers present in the prize distribution ceremony to work in Hindi so that officials working under them are encouraged to work in Hindi.

Hindi Workshop

This year five Hindi Workshops have been organized so far, in which solutions were provided for the problems being faced while working in Hindi. A workshop on “Use of Unicode on computers” was organized on 10th June, 2015 in which Sh. Rajesh Srivastava, Assistant Director gave training on how to use Unicode on computers to the officials. Another Workshop on “Use of Hindi in Official Noting/Drafting” was organised on 12th June, 2015 in which Sh. Rakesh Dubey, Deputy Director (O.L.) discussed the problems coming before the officials while doing Noting/Drafting in Hindi and suggested solutions for their problems. Still another workshop was organized on 28th July, 2015 in which Smt. Richa Banerjee, Joint Director (O.L.) discussed “Usefulness of Language and status of Official Language Hindi” with officials present in the workshop. Yet another workshop was organised on 04thand 05thFebruary, 2016 for Data Entry Operators working in DG: AIR in which Sh. Rajesh Srivastava, Assistant Director (O.L.) was invited to give training on “Using Unicode on computers”. A workshop was organised on 10th February, 2016 for officers/officials working in DG: AIR in which Sh. Rakesh Babu Dubey, Deputy Director (O.L.) gave lecture on “To create awareness among Government officials for implementation of Official Language”.

Work of Town Official Language Implementation Committee Delhi (Centre)

Town Official Language Implementation Committee Delhi (Centre) has 150 offices/ members and DG, AIR is the Chairman. A workshop was organized on 17th April, 2015 by DG:AIR in memory of “Shri Jay Shankar Prasad” in which Sh. Laxmi Shankar Vajpayee, famous Poet and Writer was invited as the Speaker.

Akhil Akashvani Rajbhasha Sammelan

Akhil Akashvani Rajbhasha Sammelan was organized on 29thMarch, 2016 in Delhi for all the Stations/Offices of AIR. Director General: AIR, Shri. F. Sheheryar was the Chief Guest. Additional Director General Sh. Amitabh Shukla, Additional Director General Dr. Shailendra Kumar, Deputy Director General Sh. Rashid Abbas Ansari, Deputy Director General Sh. Rajeev Kumar Shukla, Joint Director (O.L.) Mrs. Richa Banerjee, Director (Central Store) Sh. P. K. Singh and Assistant Director (O.L.), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Sh. Dilip Kumar Nigam gave lectures before the participants.

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PRASAR BHARATI DOORDARSHAN Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati CHAPTER IV

DOORDARSHAN

From an experimental service at Delhi in September 1959, Doordarshan over the years has grown to become one of the leading TV organizations of the world. Doordarshan has not only expanded its network throughout length and breadth of the country but also kept pace with new technological developments in the field of TV broadcasting. DD: National: The Flagship Channel

DD: National Channel, a Public Service Broadcasting, is the largest terrestrial network in the world, covering 92.6 % population and 81.0 % land area of the country. Being the main face, the channel lends a healthy mix of entertainment, information and education. The service is available in terrestrial mode from 05.30 a.m. till midnight. In the satellite mode it is available round the clock.

Doordarshan procures content through various notified schemes such as Self-Finance-Commissioning (SFC), Revenue Sharing Mode (RSM), and Advertisement Funded Programme (AFP) as approved in the 123rd Board Meeting. In the revenue sharing schemes Doordarshan collaborate with some private channels for sourcing some high quality software on favourable terms.

Doordarshan/Directorate has set up a National Resource Exchange Pool with the purpose of creating a common store house of important programmes to be kept on record and for telecast in the future by RLSS Kendras.

Foreign delegates visit to DD on 8.12.15 Ghazal-e-shaam on 14.3.2015

Live programmes:

All major national events like Republic Day, Independence Day Celebration, President’s and Prime Minister’s addresses to the Nation, Important Parliament debates, and Sports events are covered and telecast on DD National.

Birth Anniversaries/Death Anniversaries of important personalities are covered and telecast on DD- National. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Birth Anniversary of Sardar Patel have also been covered and telecast on Doordarshan.

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Doordarshan made elaborate arrangements with ISRO for live telecast of launch of GSAT-16 Communications Satellites.

Along with coverage, developmental programmes, socially relevant special programmes e.g. Healthy India, Pulse Polio Campaign, Anti cancer, Leprosy, Tuberculosis, dengue, Swine Flu and other health related issues, Special Campaign for primary Education for all, AIDS, consumer education, Road Safety, free legal aid to weaker section of the society etc. have been the major planks of telecast on DD-National.

DD-National has been completely rebranded with (i) new programmes and (ii) iconic old serials made by reputed film makers. DD-National competes for eyeball with other General Entertainments channels. Therefore, all programmes in this band typically are soaps and serials including reality shows and literary classics and folk dances. The objective is to put high quality contents, maximum viewership and to enhance revenue generation to Doordarshan.

The Education Component is continued to be drawn from the contributions from varied sources such as Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), University Grant Commission (UGC), Central Institute of Educational Technology (SIET)/NCERT, Vigyan Prasar.

Programmes/Serials:

‘Manthan’ in collaboration with German TV programme is a new Innovation on Science.

‘Gali Gali Sim Sim’ being telecast on Doordarshan is an animation series for children.

Doordarshan has stepped up efforts for cross channel promotions and publicity including the use of social media.

So far DD: National is concerned, a fresh colours scheme with a new tagline entitled “Desh Ka Apna Channel’’ has been initiated. New SFC programmes have been launched from 15th August, 2015 and October, 2015.

Some of the popular evening serials being telecast on DD: National are: Pavitra Bandhan Do Dilon Ka, Khwabon Ke Darmiyan, Zindagi Ek Bhanwar, Dard Ka Rishta, Janmo Ka Bandhan, 40 Plus, Rannbheri, Dil Ko-Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tammana Hai, Albeli-Kahnai Pyar Ki, Beti Ka Farz, IPS Dairy and Mashaal.

Narrow-casting:

Since 2004, Doordarshan has been producing the flagship project of Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. The project has three tier approaches. 1. On the National Channel: The Agriculture programmes are telecast six days week (Monday to Saturday), between 6.30 am to 7.00 am. 2. On 18 Regional Channels: State specific Agriculture programmes are telecast five days a week (Monday to Friday) for the duration of 30 minutes in the respective Regional Language of the state on State network, from 5.30 to 6.00 pm (due to change of National Telecast Timing). 3. In “Narrowcasting mode (36 Kendra’s): Area specific information, produced twice a week up to 30.06.2015 and w.e.f. 01.07.2015 one programme once a week, is being telecast five days a week (Monday to Friday), covering more than 140 districts across the country.

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The date-wise schedule of programmes of each of the 55 production centres are uploaded on a specific portal (www.dacnet.nic/csms), so that extension workers, planners and the farmers can receive advance information about the programmes that would be telecast each day.

Films

Film unit of Directorate of Doordarshan procures Hindi Feature Films for various slots of National Network on Royalty basis for its viewers from all walks of life. Latest Blockbuster films are being telecast on all Friday slot at 10.00 PM and super hit films are being shown on all Saturday’s slots at 10.00 PM on National Network. Retrospective of eminent directors, actors etc. are shown on all Sundays slots at 12.00 noon, classic/popular films are being shown on all Sundays at 03.00 PM. Old popular films are being telecast in serialized format under Bioscope slot on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11.00 PM. Best of Indian Cinema produced in Indian Languages with English subtitles are telecast on Sundays and Mondays at 10.00 PM & 11.00 PM on Doordarshan.

The Gross revenue earned from the telecast of five Hindi Feature Films on Doordarshan’s National Network every week is around Rs. 1.24 Crore. Doordarshan has branded the feature film slot as “Friday Houseful” to show latest blockbusters, “Saturday Jubilee” to show super hit popular films.

The Best of Indian Cinema project was launched by DD on 10.11.2013. The spectrum of films screened under Best of Indian Cinema, every Sunday and Monday at 10.00 PM and 11.00 PM varies from English to rare dialects like Mising, Tulu & Kokborok. 76 Films have been telecast till date.

It has been planned to do promotional activities of this ambitious project by using all the means. Few are mentioned below:-

1. To do intensive campaign during international Film Festival being held in India. 2. These films are being telecast on Regional Channels, DD-Urdu, DD-Bharati & DD-India. 3. Intensive marketing efforts being undertaken to generate revenue for these films. 4. Film Section has organised BIC Film Festivals at IGNCA New Delhi, Hyderabad, Banga Bhawan, New Delhi, SRFTI, Kolkata and CSMVS Mumbai. A series of such BIC film festival has been planned in Major Grade B cities and important metros.

DD News

DD-News channel was launched on 3rd November, 2003 by converting DD-Metro into a 24-hours news channel. Its satellite footprint is available across the country. DD News terrestrial reach is 49% area of the country. DD News is currently producing news content in Hindi, English, Urdu and Sanskrit languages. Over 18 hours of live transmission include telecast of more than 30 news bulletins in these languages and special programmes on Government schemes and initiatives. The channel telecast daily three sports bulletins, one business show, daily current affairs programmes, special shows on health, youth issues, cinema, art and culture, world news magazine and country’s only Sanskrit news magazine, etc.

DD News has made earnest efforts to give wide publicity and disseminate information on various government initiatives for welfare of people. Exhaustive and live coverage of launch of the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, Mission Indradhanush, Smart Cities, Housing for all by 2022, Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT),

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Mudra Bank, Digital Locker initiative, National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Deen Dayal Gram Jyoti Yojana. Number of special programmes were also mounted on these initiatives highlighting benefits of these schemes for common people. Launch of country’s first television channel for farmers ‘DD Kisan’ channel was covered and DD News is also producing 30 minute Kisan Samachar for DD Kisan daily.

Hon’ble Prime Ministers’ visits in country and abroad were given special focus because of their significance. Prime Minister’s foreign visits through continents in all these months were covered with curtain raiser programmes, live coverage and follow-up programmes. These coverage included importance of the visits and issues of India’s interests and the emerging role of India in global perspective. DD News did wide coverage of Prime Minister’s three nation tour to Germany, France and Canada from 9th to 18th April 2015. Curtain raiser programmes were telecast focusing on bilateral ties with these countries and importance of PM’s visit with live inputs from correspondents from France, Germany and Canada. Prime Minister’s three nation visit to China, Mongolia and South Korea from 14th to 19th May 2015 was also widely covered. Prime Minister’s visit to Bangladesh in June, Russia and 5 Central Asian Countries in July and UAE in August was given exhaustive coverage. Prime Minister’s historic visit to Ireland and USA in September and UK in November were prominently covered with live inputs from reporters and special programmes. Prime Minister engagements in various world and multinational forums like G 20 summit held at Antalya in Turkey and Conference of Parties (COP21) on Climate Change at Paris in November were exhaustively covered by DD News. PM’s visits to various developmental projects in different parts of the country as well as political engagements were also widely covered during the period.

DD News also prominently covered President’s visits to Belarus, Sweden, Israel, Palestine and Jordan and Vice President Visits to Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Brunei and Turkmenistan. External Affairs Minister’s visits to New York in October and Pakistan in December were exhaustively covered. DD news also covered visits of President of Tanzania, Mozambique and Seychelles, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, German Chancellor and Prime Minister of Japan to India. DD News did exhaustive coverage of rescue and relief operations in Nepal and evacuations from Yemen with expert discussions, special programs and live inputs.

DD has visualized and adopted for television PM’s radio broadcast “Mann Ki Baat”. DD news adopted PM’s Mann Ki Baat for simultaneous TV telecast with radio broadcast, which was taken and carried by several private channels also. This was supported by package stories and thorough coverage of peoples’ reactions. In September one year of Mann Ki Baat was marked with special programmes and stories that included snippets from previous editions of Mann Ki Baat.

DD News exhaustively planned commemoration of 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar. Number of programmes were produced, promoted and telecast to mark Birth Anniversary of Baba Saheb from 9th to 14th April and repeated later in the week. A one hour documentary “Yug Pravartak” on life, thoughts and work of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Govt. programmes and policies for weaker section was telecast on 14th April 2015. A 30 minute documentary “Adhikar” on Baba Saheb Contribution to the Constitution was telecast on 11th April 2015. A one hour audience based discussion programme “Dr. Ambedkar Vyaktitva Aur Vichar” was telecast on 13th April 2015. Two half an hour interviews with Prof. Kumar, JNU and Women Entrepreneur Saroj were telecast on 9th and 10th April 2015. Besides this special episodes of “Ehsaas” and “Mehnat Rang Layegi” were telecast on 12th April 2105 highlighting issues related to weaker sections and success stories of Dalit farmers.

Comprehensive planning for programmes on one year of the government was done. A number of special programmes were produced, promoted and telecast to mark the occasion. A special half an hour programme titled “Pehla Saal Modi Sarkar” was telecast daily from 12th May to 31st May 2015 and repeated

115 Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati on next day. Five special audience based programme of one hour duration each were also aired. A one hour documentary on achievements of government “Ek Majboot Kadam Naye Bhavishya Ki Ore” was telecast on 25th May 2015 and repeated three times on 26th May 2015. Special interviews of around 20 Union Ministers on achievement of their Ministries were telecast from 1st May 2015 to 31st May 2015.

International Yoga Day : 21.06.2015

DD News did exhaustive coverage of International Yoga Day. The main function at Janpath on 21st June was carried live on DD News. Special stories from all corners of the country and across the globe on IYD were carried. The event organized at UN, HQ in New York to mark first International Yoga Day was also carried live. In a 14 day long series special programmes, national and international stories, interviews and discussions on International Yoga Day were telecast. DD News also carried special episodes of Total Health, Tejaswani, Charcha Mein and GenNext on Yoga. Special interviews of eminent Yoga Guru e.g. Shri H R Nagendra, Swami Ved Bharati, Baba Ramdev, Shri Shri and AYUSH Minister Shri Shripad Nayak were also carried. A special documentary “Yoga-Gatha” was also telecast. Regional News Units (RNUs) also did special stories/programmes on IYD.

Special programmes on Centenary Birth Celebration of Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Demise of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and tribute to departed leader and his last rites ceremony in Rameshwaram, Sardar Patel’s 140th birth anniversary, World Environment Day, World Tourism Day, World Sanskrit Conference at Bangkok, 10th World Hindi Conference at Bhopal, ‘Global Call to Action’ Summit 2015 and Forum for India - Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit in Jaipur and India-Africa Summit at New Delhi were mounted. Special series on 40 years of emergency was carried. A special documentary “Aapatkal Ka Sach” was telecast in five parts from 23rd to 27th June 2015. Special discussion and audience based programmes on emergency were also mounted.

DD news also did a number of special programmes on Bihar assembly elections , Special programmes on Golden Jubilee of 1965 war, Special episodes of Total Health on Dengue, Yoga, World Heart Day, Treatment of earthquake victims, Thalassemia, Mission Indradhanush etc. were mounted. DD News has covered launch of PSLV C28, launch of GSAT-6 and indigenous Astronomy satellite ASTROSAT and special programme on MH-370 crash.

DD News launched the first Sanskrit TV News magazine of India, “Vaartaavali” in June. Two new weekly programmes on international news/events “WorldKonnect” in English and “Khabar Duniya Ki” in Hindi were started in October 2015.

DD News recently completed 600 episodes of its popular show, Total Health.

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For fast collection of audio-visual feed, it is integrating its studio panels with latest internet tools. In recent international coverage, it has used cost-effective mobile transmission of feeds in place of satellite feeds, wherever possible.

In its effort to make the refurbished channel available far and wide, especially on new ICT platforms, DD News has been posting more and more audio-visual material on YouTube and other social media entities. The latest in this direction is a mobile app to provide live television and other videos to smart phone users.

DD Bharati

DD Bharati Channel was launched in January 2002 as a niche channel for culture, health and children, to preserve Indian culture with authenticity and to present it to the wider public. It has entered into partnerships with various National and International public institutions to acquire and premiere programmes available in their archives, after making very judicious selection keeping the character of the channel in view.

Under these partnerships DD Bharati has the copyright to air various events organized by the partner institutions like: Ÿ Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Ÿ Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts (IGNCA) Ÿ Films Division Ÿ Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Ÿ Spic-Macay Ÿ Indian Trust for Rural Heritage Development (ITRHD) Ÿ Sahitya Akademi Ÿ Vigyan Prasar Ÿ National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) Ÿ Kala Ghoda Association (Kala Ghoda Arts Festival) Ÿ Mukteswar Dance Festival Ÿ Rajarani Music Festival Ÿ TansenSangeetSamaroh Ÿ Shree Baba HarivallabhSangeetSammelan Ÿ Khajuraho Festival of Dances Ÿ Sirpur National Dance & Music Festival Ÿ Ministry of External Affairs Ÿ Delhi International Art Festival Ÿ The channel has some regular slots to ensure variety. Ÿ A special daily slot “Aadha Aakash Apna” is created to celebrate womanhood and to support the continuing struggle of woman equality.

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Ÿ “Sanskriti Bharati “featuring cultural round-ups of different states. Ÿ “Classical Music”, a daily one hour slot in primetime. Ÿ More than 124 events covered for a slot entitled “AasPaas”. Ÿ The channel has telecast over 52 hours of programmes live as on 30th November, 2015 and about 20 hours of programmes in the month of December, 2015. Ÿ A 52 episode series on Hindustani Classical music appreciation conceptualised by noted musicologist Pt. Vijay Kichloo. Ÿ “Aao Ek Khwab Bune” – a series conceptualised by Channel Advisor Dr.Yatindra Mishra which features personalities in the field of art, culture and literature. Ÿ Lok Rang (Folk artists programme), Bhajnanjali (Devotional Music Programme).

DD: Urdu

DD Urdu came into existence on 15th August, 2006 which became 24x7 channel w.e.f. 14th November 2007. DD Urdu transmission features a mix of repeat and non-repeat, acquired and in-house software, which encapsulates heritage, culture, literature, information, education and societal issues specific to the target audience apart from News and live events. Independence Day, Republic Day celebration, Hon’ble Prime Minister massages, special programmes on the state leaders. The theme that predominantly runs through the transmission relates to modernizing educational and social outlook of the target audience.

A daily programme titled “Sargarmiyan” gives a roundup of all important happening with visual footage in and around Delhi.

As a USP of the channel Ten (10) News Bulletins in Urdu are being telecast daily with News headlines in Urdu are given scroll throughout the transmission.

On the eve of DD Urdu anniversary a series of special programmes such Concert, Qawwali Concert and Skits were telecast in collaboration with DDK Jaipur, DDK Jalandhar, and DDK Hyderabad. From January 2016 DD Urdu Channel commenced the telecast of new in-house programs apart from existing show such as Morning Show, Health Show, Guftugoo and Dastangoi etc. Main activities of DD Urdu in 2015-16 Ÿ DD-Urdu organized all India reality show “Jashn-e-Begum Akhtar” on her centenary celebration and telecast 13 episodes series on DD-Urdu. Ÿ Film Based Song programme on Manna Day & (Yadon Ke Dareeche Se). Ÿ Live telecast of Launching of DD Kisan Channel with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Message. Ÿ Panel Discussion Programme on Social Issues “Mubahisa” (Yog Aur Sehat). Ÿ Special programme on Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid Mubarak). Ÿ Live telecast of Flag Hoisting Ceremony & Prime Minister’s Address to the Nation on the eve of Independence Day. Ÿ Film Based Song programme on Independence Day (Yadon Ke Dareeche Se).

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Ÿ Special Programmes on the eve of DD Urdu Channel anniversary (Ghazal Concert, Qawwali Concert and Skit). Ÿ Special programme on (Aayi haryali Teej). Ÿ Special programme on Haj (Haj Jaise Karein). Ÿ Special programme on Eid-ul-Azha (Eid-E-Qurban). Ÿ Special programme on Pooja (Jashn-e-Fateh). Ÿ Special programme on Moharram (Sham-e-Gham, Sham-e-Alam). Ÿ Special programme on Abul Kalam Azad’s B/A (Bhartiye Taleem Ke Memar… Maulana Abul Kalam Azad). Ÿ Film Based Song programme on Dilip Kumar (Yadon Ke Dareeche Se).

DD-India

Doordarshan opened its windows to the world by launching its international channel on 14th March, 1995. The Channel, initially known as DD-World was renamed DD-India on 2002. The programme offers international viewers an update on the Indian social, cultural, political and economic scene. DD-India was launched with a mission “to build bridges of communication with Indians living abroad and to showcase the real India, its culture, its values, its traditions, its modernity, its diversity, its unity, its agony and its ecstasy to the entire world through programmes of high quality that will inform, educate and entertain people in the highest traditions of public service broadcasting.”

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DD-India carries News bulletins, Features on Topical Events, Entertainment Programmes, Feature Films, Music and Dance, Serials, Documentaries, News and Current Affairs, Events and Tourism.

The DD-India programmes are reaching 38 countries of the world through submarine cable, satellite and DTH platforms. It is available on GSAT-10 which has its coverage in SAARC, ASEAN, FIPIC and East African coastal countries. It is available in Canada on ATN network in US as part of ITV and in as part of DW bouquet. It is available in the country on Cable by most MSOs and DTH platform on TataSky. A strategy for further expansion of its distribution and to have global footprint is underway in consultation with Ministry.

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At present 8 hour programme loop is being telecast and the same is being repeated twice in 24 hours to suit the prime time zone of the world. Achievements during the period : 2015-2016 Ÿ 78 live programmes on DD-India featuring Hon’ble PM, President and other VVIPs, showcasing landmark programmes of GOI such as Jan-Dhan, International Day of Yoga, Make in India, Digital India, Skill India, Swavlamban and investitures of civil and defence officers and distribution of various awards and honours. Ÿ The transmission infrastructure of DD-India is upgraded to latest state of art digital server based working on tapeless workflow w.e.f. 01.06.2015. Ÿ The library of DD-India is digitised and content on tape is converted to digital file and is in process of archiving it on LTO 6 with metadata. Ÿ Set up facility and mechanism to liaise with ministries such as MEA, Ministry of Tourism, Railways and Ministry of Culture etc. to use good archival contents available with them to telecast on DD-India.

Future Plans

Ÿ Expanding reach of DD-India to uncovered geographies Ÿ Developing and monitoring feedback of viewers through dedicated Facebook page and tweeter handle of DD-India. Ÿ Use of YouTube for DD India’s programme. Ÿ Launching 24X7 web cast of the channel for the benefit of global net users. Ÿ Developing commercial opportunity for increasing revenue through sponsored programmes. Ÿ Developing APS on Android and Windows platform for global access on mobile platforms.

DD Sports

Sports channel of Doordarshan was launched on 18th March, 1999. The transmission of the channel was increased from 10 hours to 12 hours a day from 25thApril, 1999 and considering the popularity of the channel the transmission hours has been extended to round the clock from June 2000. The channel has brought to its audience commendable programme/coverage of sports events during the year, some of which are: -

S.No. Event 1 National Games Kerala ,2015 2 Live Telecast of 63rdAll India Police Wrestling Cluster 2014 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi 3 ABU Robocon 2015 National Contests at Balewadi Sports Complex Pune. 4 FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Qualifying Round I (Indian National Football Team and Nepal National Football Team at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium Sarusajai Guwahati. 5 Fed Cup Asia Oceania Zone Group II for Seniors Women at SAAP Tennis Complex L B Stadium, Fateh Maidan, Basheerbagh Hyderabad 6 National Badminton Premier League at Vijay Mall Vadapalni Chennai 7 Davis Cup World Group at R K Khanna Tennis Stadium New Delhi

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S.No. Event 8 World Judo Championship at Tashkand, Russia 9 Mizo Indigenous Games Festival 2015 held in Aizawl 10 Asian Racing Championship (3 rounds) held at Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Kuwait 11 Asian Youth Football Festa 2015 at Anseong, South Korea 12 Davis Cup World Group at R.K. Khanna Tennis Stadium New Delhi 13 Mizo Indigenous Games Festival at Bawngkawn Field, Aizwal, Mizoram 14 Kuala Lumpur Grand Prix Car Rally 15 SAF Games 2016 at Guwahati 16 ABU Robocon 2016 Curtain Raiser opening ceremony league matches 17 Goa Corporate League at Goa 2016 18 Hockey India Awards at The Lalit Ashok Kumara Krupa High Grounds Bengaluru 19 World University Games, 2015 held at Republic of South Korea

In pipeline Ÿ National Games 2016 Ÿ Olympic Games Rio 2016 Ÿ Para-Olympic Games 2016

Besides above, DD Sports has given coverage to the various National level sports events held in India. Important in-house productions have been:

1. One hour live programme “Sports Hour” in English & Hindi (30 mts. each) featuring National & International sports events. 2. Programme “Sports Pulse” on every Saturday & repeat on Sunday. 3. Lakshya – a day with eminent sport personalities. 4. 4 new programmes Fit Rahe India, Indian Khel League, Sports Guru and Sport Konnect have been introduced on weekly basis from October 2015. 5. Three special episodes on Asian Youth Football Festa 2015 held in South Korea.

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In view of the public service mandate of Prasar Bharati to promote sports, from time to time, PB was exempted from the cash outflow principle in respect of the following: -

1. 56th of Subroto Cup Football Tournament 2015 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi

2. 20th Bodoland Gallants Gold Cup Football Final Tournament 2015 at Dimakuchi Stadium, Udalguri Assam.

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DD Kisan

DD Kisan was launched on 26.05.2015 from CPC: Doordarshan. This is the first channel dedicated to India’s agriculture and its farmers.DD Kisan not only makes farmers aware of government policies, decisions but also bridges the gap between them. Apart from all these with the help of Agricultural experts and institutions it also makes farmers aware of new farming techniques and provides other information available to them. Keeping in mind the importance of ‘Per Drop More Crop’ slogan in mind, DD Kisan Water conservation will encourage its right usage. Apart from providing information on new upcoming techniques, farmers are provided information on use of good quality seeds, taking care of the soil, rate of vegetables in different markets, prediction of weather in different parts of the country and water storage.

Inauguration of DD-Kisan Channel

.DD Kisan has following segments: Kisan Samachar:- shows news that have direct impact on the farmers of the Rural India on a daily basis.

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Talks and Discussions- Experts listen to the problems and difficulties of the farmers and try to find solution for them. Kisan Prashnmanch:- Team of DD Kisan travel from one village to another to find out the solution of farmers queries. In this farmers are quizzed and the winner gets Prizes. Agricultural Experts is also a part of this programme.

Chaupal Charcha:- farmers are made aware of Village developmental programmes including village cleanliness and health issues.

Hello Kisan- farmers directly talk to the experts on phone.

Khet Khalihaan- this one hour daily show provide information about agriculture, seed, soil, vegetable market, weather, marketing, food processing etc. Experts from different places provide opinion on the above issues as well as made aware of various agricultural planning.

Ghumte Phirte: Ghumte-Phirte is a mobile quiz show to enhance the knowledge of farmers. Questions are based on agriculture and general knowledge. Duration of the programme is 25 minutes.

Vaad Samvaad: It is an interactive show on agriculture issues directly related to farmers.

Vichar Vimarsh: It is a discussion based programme of one hour duration based on views and counter views of farmers on Agriculture and rural issues.

Mandi Khabar: A daily half an hour show on the rural market scenario, which is based on the standard data provided by NCDEX and other reliable sources,

Mausam: A daily half an hour show on latest weather conditions including advisories and precautionary majors required for the peasants in 127 Agro Climatic Zone of the country.

Baat Rajyo Ki: A special programme highlighting significant features of different region in agriculture and rural development.

Jeevan Darshan: A daily morning half an hour show encompassing the cultural and spiritual ethos of the country in the perspectives of folk music, i.e. lokgeets, bhajans and qawwalies etc.

Regional Language Satellite Channels

DD Sahyadri

Sahyadri Channel started beaming Marathi programmes by the name DD-10 throughout India via Satellite from 15th August 1994. Its transmission was extended to round the clock from 05th April, 2000. It is available on Terrestrial Support from 6.00 AM to 9.00 AM and from 3.00 PM to 8.00 PM on all days except Sunday and on Satellite Mode it is available round the clock. In August, 2013 Doordarshan flagged off a high definition (HD) production studio at its Mumbai Kendra. DD Sahyadri is very active in Social Media. It has its own website www.ddsahyadri.in,Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ddsahyadri. in and a YouTube Account https://www.youtube.com/user/ddsahyadri. Social Media is actively used for programmes promotions and connecting with viewers.

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Activities of DD Sahyadri: 2015-2016

1. Dusri Baju May 2015 2. Ulat Sulat May 2015 3. Man Kara Re Prasanna May 2015 4. Savitrichya Leki June 2015 5. Sankatmochan June 2015 6. Bharatatil Kille July 2015 7. Geet Rangoli August 2015 8. Ganpati Immersion 27th Sep 2015 9. Hasya Rang November 2015 10. Maati Kokanchi Naati Janmachi, 2nd November, 2015 Sushilecha Dev” and Vachanbaddha 11. Milanacha,‘Bantya Televison’, and Goshta 5th November,2015 Umaltya Manachi, Anakalniya, Chitrakathi 12. RBI Q: December 2015- RBI Quiz 2015 13th to 15th December, 2015 13. Dhumshan 2016”- New Year Eve Special 31.12.2015 14. 89th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan 16th January 2016

Awards:

Ÿ The Sixth Edition of Doordarshan Sahyadri Cine Award aired in July, 2015. Ÿ Sahyadri Sahyog Sindhu Awards & Jaago Re Jaago aired on14th August, 2015.

DD Girnar

The Regional Language Satellite Service DD-11 in Gujarati was started on 01.10.1993 by up linking from Delhi and the same service started up-linking locally on 15.08.1994. 24 Hours Transmission on Regional Language Satellite Service started from 01.05.2000 and DD-Girnar became a Brand Identity from 02.10.2007. DD Girnar blends a healthy mix of entertainment, information and Education. The Tagline of the channel is “Aapni Sanskruti, Aapni Olakh”.

The Satellite mode of transmission in Gujarati on DD-Girnar can be down linked and seen through cable not only in entire country but 34 other Asian countries like Sri Lanka, Iraq, Armenia, Myanmar, Azerbaijan, Parts of CIS, Omen, Vietnam, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, UAE, Malaysia, Sumatra, Turkmenistan, Bhutan, Yemen, KSA, Afghanistan, Thailand, Egypt, Bahrain, Nepal, Iran, Kuwait, Pakistan, Cyprus, China, Qatar, Tajikistan, Mongolia.

Important programmes telecast during April, 2015 to March, 2016:

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Ÿ Telecast of Asmita Parva Ÿ Special telecasts on 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Ÿ Special programme “Rang Chhe Gujarat”, on 55th Gujarat Foundation Day. Ÿ Special programme ‘Make in India, Digital India, Skill India & Smart City.’ Ÿ Telecast of Modi Sarkar Nu Ek Varsh-Paricharcha at GIFT City, Gandhinagar. Ÿ Live Telecast of First International Yoga Day. Ÿ Special telecast to mark Anniversary of Man’s Landing on the Moon. Ÿ Special telecast on Indian Broadcasting Day. Ÿ Extensive Coverage of Shri Pranab Mukherjee - President of India’s 3 Days Visit of Gujarat. Ÿ Live coverage of Independence Day Ceremony of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat. Ÿ Special programme on Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam. Ÿ Live Telecast of 138th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra from Ahmedabad. Ÿ Special telecast on World Tourism. Ÿ Janmashtami live telecast from , Dakor, Rajkot & Studio. Ÿ Special programme on International Literacy Day.

DD Podhigai

Regional Language ‘Tamil Satellite Channel - Podhigai started functioning on the day i.e., 15.1.2001 with round the clock transmission. Considering the genre of programmes telecast it is coined as ‘infotainment Channel’.

Some important programmes telecast during 2015-16:-

Date Details of the programme 22.04.2015 Maha Samprokshanam of Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple at Kalingamalai 30.04.2015 Arulmigu Meenakshi - Sundareswarar Thirukkalyanam at Madurai 21.05.2015 Sadhabhishega Mahotsavam at , Trichy 12.06.2015 Maha Samprokshanam of Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple, Triplicane, Chennai 10.07.2015 The Launch of PSLV-C28 / DMC3 Mission from Space Centre (SHAR), Sriharikota 30.07.2015 The Last Rites of Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 07.08.2015 The Launch of National Handloom Day by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi 27.08.2015 The Launch of GSLV-D6 / GSAT - 6 Mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), Sriharikota 07.09.2015 & Annual Festival & Car Festival of our Lady of Health, Vailankanni 08.09.2015 12.09.2015 The Passing Out Parade at Officers Training Academy, Chennai

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Date Details of the programme 22.10.2015 Dussehra Festival at Kulasekarapattinam 25.11.2015 Karthigai Maha Deepam Festival at Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple, Thiruvannamalai December -2015 Special Programmes on eve of New Year January - 2016 Maharajothi Festival at Sabarimala February – 2016 Mahamagam Festival at Kumbakonam Natyanjali Festival at Chidambaram

DD-Yadagiri

After division of Andhra Pradesh into two parts, i.e.; Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Doordarshan Saptagiri channel was bifurcated into DD-Yadagiri at Hyderabad and DD-Saptagiri channel at Vijayawada and they started functioning from 27.09.2014. DD-Yadagiri was given tag line of Sumadhuram -Sumanoharam. Programmes telecast from April 15 to March, 2016 1. Live telecast of presentation ceremony of the 62nd National film awards 03.05.2015 2. PM’s live Kisan channel inauguration 26.5.2015 3. International Yoga day celebrations Live 21.6.2015 4. Telangana state formation day celebrations Live 02-06-2015 5. Godavari Pushkara Samramham 01.7.2015 to 13.7.2015 6. The launch of GSLV-D6/GSAT-6 mission ,Live from Sriharikota 27.8.2015 7. Simhasta at Nasik-Triambakeshwar Live from Nasik 29.8.2015 8. Ujjaini Mahankali Ammavari Bonalu – Live telecast 2.8.2015 9. PM’s interaction with school children – Live from New Delhi 04.09.2015 10. Indian Africa Summit 2015 opening session Live , New Delhi 29.10.2015 11. Special programmes on Mahatma Gandhi 02.10.2015 12. Special programmes on Dasara 22.10.15 13. PM’s foundation stone laying for new capital Amravati of Andhra Pradesh 22.10.2015 14. International children film festival programmes 13.11.2015 to 20.11.2015 15. New Year,2016 programme 01.01.2016 16. Sankranthi and Mkaravilakku programme telecast live from Sabarimala 14.1.2016 17. Republic day celebrations Live from Delhi 26.1.2016

DD Saptagiri

Launched on 10th October, 1993 DD Saptagiri is the Telugu language satellite channel supported by Doordarshan studios in Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Warangal. It became a round the clock channel in 2000. On 27-09-2014, DD Saptagiri Channel was dedicated to Andhra Pradesh people by Union Rural development Minister Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Mr. N. Chandra Babu Naidu.

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Important programmes telecast during 2015-16:

Events Date Launching of DD-Kisan channel - Live 26.5.2015 World Environment Day Special Programme 05.06.2015 Andhra Pradesh State Government completion of 1 year celebrations - 08.06.2015 Mahasankalpam Live telecast of 1stInternational Yoga Day celebrations at Rajpath 21.06.2015 Godavari pushkaralu Live at Rajamundry,Narsapuram & Kovvur 14.07.2015- 25.07.2015 Gurupooja Mahotsavam Live at Visakhapatnam 05.09.2015 Sports Live at Visakhapatnam 05.09.2015 Navavarana & keertanalu in connection with dasara 13.10.2015 - 23.10.2015 Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Brahmotsavalu held at 14.10.2015 – 22.10.2015 Andhra Pradesh state capital inauguration - live 22.10.2015 The 19th international children’s film festival of India 14.11.2015 Christmas celebrations 25.12.2015 New year celebrations 01.01.2016 International Naval fleet review (live telecast) February 2016

DD Bangla

Launched on 20th August, 1992 DD Bangla became 24 hours channel from 1st January, 2000. Collaborative Non-Linear Post Production facility in HDTV format have been inaugurated by Shri Jawhar Sircar, CEO, Prasar Bharati on 15th April, 2013.

Important programme/ activities during 2015-16:

Ÿ “Chaitrer Shesh Belay” (Special programme on end of Bengali Year) 14.04.15. Ÿ “Nababarsher Baithak – 1422” (Special programme on Bengali New Year) on 15.04.15 Ÿ Live telecast of “Kavi Pranam” – 154th birth anniversary celebration of Rabindranath Tagore from Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata on 09.05.15 . Ÿ “Paramparay Darshan” – a special programme on 56th Anniversary of Doordarshan (DD Day) on 15.09.15. Ÿ “Swarna Juger Pujor Gaan” based on archival recordings telecast from 21.09.15 to 09.10.15. Ÿ Programme on Mahalaya – “Mahishasurmardini” on 12.10.15 Ÿ Live musical programme on Aagomoni Gaan (songs invoking Goddess Durga into the earth) from the “ Roy Bari” on 18.10.15 (Maha ). Ÿ Live telecast of Durga ceremony from Math Belur from 19.10.15 to 23.10.15 in different time slots. Ÿ “Ebar Pujoy Bharat Darshan” – a series of programmes on celebrations contribution of various Kendras telecast from 19.10.15 to 23.10.15 in different time slots. Ÿ Live telecast from various Durga Puja Pandels on 20.10.15 (Golf Green Puja Pandel – ),

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21.10.15 (Singhi Park Puja Pandel – Ashtami) & 22.10.15 (Sandhani, Beliaghata Puja Pandel – Nabami) Ÿ Live immersion of Goddess Durga from Baja Kadamtala, Kolkata on 25.10.2015 Ÿ Live telecast of Shyama Puja from Dakshineswar Temple on 10.11.2015. Ÿ Live telecast of the Inaugural Ceremony of 21st Kolkata International Film Festival from in 14.11.15. Ÿ Opening ceremony of Poush Utsav – live telecast from Bolpur, Santiniketan in December, 2015. Ÿ New Year’s Eve special programme on 31.12.2015. Ÿ Live programme on ‘Kalpataru Utsav’ from Dakshineswar Temple on 01.01.2016. Ÿ Special programme on the Birth Anniversary of on 12.01.2016. Ÿ Live telecast of opening ceremony of the 40th International Kolkata Fair 2016 in January, 2016. Ÿ Programme on “ Mela in January, 2016 Ÿ Programme on National Science Day on 28.02.2015. Ÿ Special programme on DOL in March, 2016

DD-Punjabi

Launched on 06.08.1998 DD-Punjabi became a 24 hours channel from 05-08-2000 and is available widely in India and other countries where the footprints of satellite INSAT 3A and satellite INSAT 4B are available. DD-Punjabi channel is also available on DTH (Direct to Home) platform on Satellite INSAT 4B. Important programme/ activities during 2015-16:

Ÿ Mela Baisakhi Da:- telecast on the occasion of festival Baisakhi Ÿ Sur Sirtaj – 3:-live telecast of grand finale of Sur Sirtaj-3. Ÿ Suran Da Shahanshah:-telecast of special audience based programme on Mohd. Rafi. Ÿ Sabrang:-a special stage show. Ÿ Jashan di Raat: - a scintillating live show. Ÿ Tribhashi Kavi Sammelan: “Rang Sunheri Tribhashi Kavi Sammelan”. Ÿ Punjabi academy function Ÿ Sunehri sham: Telecast on the occasion of “senior citizen day”. Ÿ Yaad Rahe Qurbani:a special live stage show. Ÿ Programme on the eve of New Year. Ÿ Harbhallabh Sangeet Sammelan. Ÿ Nachan Nu Jee Karda Ÿ Shagna Di

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DD Kashir

The “DD Kashir” channel was launched on 28.8.2000. This was later converted into a 24 hour channel from 15th August 2003. The transmission of DD Kashir includes 4 hours simulcast of “Regional Service” and half an hour relay from “DD National” Daily. The whole transmission is available on DD Direct plus, whereas from 0600 hrs to 0000 hrs (Mid-night) the transmission is available through Terrestrial Mode. Due representation is being given to all languages/dialects as per the population ratio in the telecast of programmes on “DD Kashir”. The languages include, Balti, Dogri, Gojri, Kashmiri, Ladakhi, Pahari, Punjabi, Sheena and Urdu. Programmes on traditional values, customs, cultural aspects, ethos, development in different spheres & CPG programmes on the themes identified by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Military Intelligence, Directorate (MOD), have been given prime importance in programme production.

Important programmes telecast during 2015-16:

Ÿ Series entitled “Payam-e-Ramzan” telecast during Sehri in the Holy Month of Ramadhan. Ÿ Series entitled “Yaad-e-Karbala” telecast in connection Aashoora-e-. Ÿ Series entitled “Yatraw-Teerath Yatraw” telecast during Navratra. Ÿ Four live shows during the holy month of Ramadhan. Ÿ Mushairas in different districts of Kashmir valley. Ÿ CPG programmes.

DD-Odia

DD Odia was started on 02.10.1993 which later on made a 24-hour channel on 01.04.2001(on the occasion of Utkal Divas, the Statehood Day of Odisha State). From 1st March’2014, DD-Odia channel is getting terrestrial support of 48 hrs 30 minutes transmission per week and the rest 119 hours 30 minutes duration of transmission is exclusively on Satellite mode. Language wise breakup shows that with 99.1%, Odia occupy prime place followed by Hindi (Samachar from Delhi) 0.9%.

Important programme/ activities during 2015-16: Ÿ Nabakalebara of Lord Jagannath from 17.04.2015 to 27.07.2015. Ÿ International Men’s Hockey Series (4 Tests) from Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on 3rd, 5th, 7th& 9th

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May’2015. Ÿ Special programme “Mo Odisha” on statehood day of Odisha and TV report on celebration of Odisha Diwas on 01.04.2015. Ÿ A special programme on yoga ‘Yogasan o’ sustha jeevan’ was telecast on International Yoga Day. Ÿ Sital Sasthi of Sambalpur telecast on 24.05.2015. Ÿ Convocation of National Law University, Cuttack telecast on 08.08.2015 Ÿ Doordarshan Foundation Day Programme “Satyam Shivam Sundaram” telecast on 15.09.2015 Ÿ Telecast of Parbana Bela (Celebration of Dussehra in the State) – 21-24 October’15 Ÿ Special Children’s day Programme “Indradhanu” on 14.11.2015 Ÿ Konark Festival’2015: 1-5 December’2015 Ÿ Mukteswar Dance Festival: 14-16 January’2016 Ÿ Rajarani MusicFestival: 18-20 January’2016

DD Malayalam

DD Malayalam from its inception in 1985 has made its presence felt across the length and breadth of the country. The Kendra has programme production facilities at Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Calicut and a network of terrestrial transmitters across the State.

Important coverages during 2015-16:

29.04.2015 Live telecast of Thrissur Pooram 15.05.2015 Launch of Prime Minister’s Suraksha Bima Yojana & PM’s Jeevan Jyothi Bima Yojana 23.05.2015 Samvadam on ‘Make in India 21.06.2015 Special programme on International Yoga Day. 26.06.2015 International day against Drug Abuse’ 23.07.2015 Special programme on “Indian Broadcasting Day” 28.07.2015 Programme on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 08.08.2015 Curtain Raiser - Nehru Trophy Boat race 15.08.2015 Independence Day, Deferred live 27.08.2015 to Week Celebrations 31.08.2015 15.09.2015 Kottayam Thazhathangadi Boat Race 02.10.2015 Special programme on ‘Porbandarile Sooryodhayam’. 23.10.2015 Navarathri Special programmes 01.11.2015 Special programme on Keralappiravi Day

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14.11.2015 Special programme on Children’s day 17-21 /12, 2015 Music Festivals 25.12.2015 Special programme on Christmas Day 31.12.2015 Special programme on New Year Eve, 2016 13.01.2016 Curtain raiser - Sabarimala Makaravilakku 17.02.2016 Sivarathri; Siva Sthuthikal 26.03.2016 Special programme on World Theatre Day

DD Chandana

DD Chandana is the Kannada language Satellite Channel launched on 15th August, 1994 supported by Doordarshan studios in Bangalore and Gulbarga. It became round the clock satellite channel in 2000 and its coverage expanded to more than 30 countries from 24th March, 2003. Important coverage during 2015-16 1. Live telecast of Prime Minister of India’s visit to Bangalore on 3rd and 4th April, 2015. 2. Live Telecast of 5th Hockey India National Championship 2015, Mysore on 21st - 22nd April, 2015. 3. Coverage of World Dance Day at Alliance Francoise De, Bangalore on 26th April, 2015. 4. Live telecast of Yoga Pradarshana at National High School Grounds, Basavanugudi, Bangalore on 21st June, 2015. 5. Coverage of Junior National Rowing Championship at Bangalore on 11th and 12th June, 2015. 6. Coverage of Kumbhamela, Narasapura, Andhra Pradesh from 14th July to 21st July, 2015. 7. Coverage of Inauguration of centenary celebrations of Mysore University by Hon’ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Mysore on 27th July, 2015. 8. Live telecast of Sri Celebrations on 5th and 6th September, 2015 at Udupi. 9. Coverage of Bangalore International Arts Festival at Multiple venues in Bangalore on 18th to 20th September 2015, 25th to 27th September 2015 and 2nd to 4th October, 2015. 10. Coverage of Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan in Bangalore & Mangalore on 10th October, 2015. 11. Live telecast of Mysore Dasara Procession on 23rd October, 2015 and Torch light parade from Banimantappa. 12. Live Telecast of Kannada Rajyothsava function held at Sri Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore on 1st November, 2015. 13. Madhura Madhuravee Manjula Gaana on 26th and 27th December, 2015. 14. Republic Day celebration from Parade Ground, Bangalore on 26th January, 2016. 15. Live Telecast of Thygarajotsava and Purandara Aradhane on 31st January, 2016. 16. Coverage of programme Madhura Madhuravee Manjula Gaana in March, 2016.

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DD North-East

DD North-East was commissioned on 01-11-1990 and finally launched on 15th August, 1994. It became 24 hours channel from 27th December, 2000. Programme Production Centre (NE), DDK, Guwahati is the platform from where Doordarshan is offering uninterrupted programme service round the clock. Coverage area of DD North-East (DD-13) is extended to all the seven North-Eastern States and also Sikkim which has now come under the network of PPC (NE). Apart from PPC (NE), DDK, Guwahati’s in-house programmes, contribution of different DD Kendras of the region constitute the telecast of DD North-East. This channel is also available on various DTH platforms such as DD Direct Plus, Videocon DTH, TataSky etc.

Important activities / coverage during 2015-16: Ÿ An interview with eminent film Director Adoor Gopalkrishnan, telecast on 19.05.15. Ÿ Tezpur – A historic and cultural place of Assam, telecast on 03.06.15. Ÿ International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking telecast on 26.06.15. Ÿ Dimapur – The Brick City of India, telecast on 15.07.15. Ÿ Project under Umling C&RD Block of Ri –Bhoi district of Meghalaya – a Central Development Scheme, telecast on 23.07.15. Ÿ Swatantrata Ki Udaan, telecast on 15.08.15. Ÿ Choir festival of Aizawl – a deferred live programme telecast on 23.08.15. Ÿ Programme telecast on the occasion of DD foundation day on 15.09.15. Ÿ A tribute to Bapuji, telecast on 02.10.15. Ÿ Don’t make us history – a documentary on conservation of wildlife, telecast on 11.10.15. Ÿ National Unity Day – tribute to SardarVallabhbhai Patel/ Run for unity, telecast on 31.10.15. Ÿ Programme to commemorate 25 years of NES, AIR, Shillong – a deferred Live from DDK, Shillong, telecast on 06.11.15. Ÿ Dalito Ka Mashiha – programme on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, telecast on 17.11.15. Ÿ New Year eve programme was telecast on 31.12.2015 & 01.01.2016.

DD: Rajasthan

DD: Rajasthan, a 24 X 7 Hindi Regional Channel came into existence on 1st August, 2013 and formally started telecasting programmes from 15th August, 2013. It is also available on DTH Platform of Doordarshan i.e. DD Freedish w.e.f. 16th August 2013.This 24 hour channel telecast programmes of different genres, keeping in view tastes and needs of audience of the state.

Important activities / coverage during 2015-16: 1. NREP Scheme - , Nirmala, Sanyasi, Sohani Mahiwal, Tu Tota main Maina, of India, Ehsaas, Himalaya Darshan, Nonsence Pvt. Ltd. and Main Kuchh Bhi kar sakti Hu.Serial “Main Kuchh Bhi Kar Sakti Hu” Season -1 is at present on air from DDK, Jaipur.

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2. 2 days Resurgent Rajasthan Summit held in Jaipur on 19th and 20th November was telecast live. Shekhawati Utsav held at Momasar (Distt. Bikaner) in the month of September was telecast live on DD- Rajasthan through MCU. 3. Special Programmes on Flagship such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Pradhanmantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, Atal Pension Yojana etc. 4. Coverage of Sports Events –Several Cricket Tournaments, Badminton and Table Tennis Championship which were held at Jaipur was telecast live on DD-Sports. 5. Personality-Based Programmes on Music Director Naushad, Ravi, Folklorist , Rajasthani Fiction Writer Vijay Dan Detha, Rani Laxmikumari Chundawat, Poet Sh. Kanhaiyya Lala Sethia, Urdu poet Nida , Dr. Shaharyar, Film Actor Shri Mahipal, Marudhar Mridul, etc on their outstanding contribution in literature and society were telecast. 6. Kisan Kavi Sammelan at Narayanpur (Thana Gaji), District Alwar for DD Kisan Channel. 7. Live coverage of “Forum of Indian Pacific Island Cooperation Summit” held at Ram Bagh Palace Hotel, Jaipur. 8. Live coverage from Prime Minister’s residence at New Delhi (launching of Gold Monetization Scheme). 9. Mushaira “Kalam Kabila” organized at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur. 10. A composite one hour variety show telecast on the New Year Eve, 2016.

DD: Bihar

DD: Patna came into existence on 13th October, 1990. Subsequently it was upgraded in March, 1996 and Digital Earth Station was commissioned in December, 2003.Keeping pace with the development and needs of the people DDK, Patna was converted into 24 X 7 Hindi Regional Channel on 1st May, 2013.

This 24 hour channel covers genres like folk music, Light music, play, talk show, quiz and some archival programmes, Documentary, Tele Film/Feature Film, Serials/Skits etc.

Major activities of DD, Bihar for the period 2015-16: 1. 4th All India Football tournament (Bihar cup) telecast on 04.04.2015. 2. Programme on 100 years of High Court, Patna telecast live from High Court on 18.04.2015 and 19.04.2015. 3. PM Shri Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and Defence Award ceremony telecast on 26.04.2015 4. Special programme “Our Doctor our pride” telecast on 27.05.2015. 5. Programme Namami Gange telecast live on 29.05.2015. 6. A report on Kali Mandir, Darbhanga House, Patna telecast on 12.06.2015. 7. A report on Sangrahalay” telecast on 19.06.2015. 8. Inauguration function of Amrit and Smart city telecast live on 25.06.2015 from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (Relay from DD National).

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9. A TV report on Archaeological site, Koluha, Vaishali telecast on 05.07.2015. 10. Rag- Rasoi (Id special) telecast on 18.07.2015. 11. Address of PM Sri Narendra Modi’s from Veterinary College, Patna telecast live on 25.07.2015. 12. Rag-Rasoi telecast on 01.08.2015. 13. Celebration of Independence Day at Gandhi Maidan, Patna telecast live on 15.08.2015. 14. Drama ‘Samjhauta’ telecast on 29.08.2015. 15. Function at Mahabodhi Mandir, Bodh Gaya telecast live on 05.09.2015. 16. Documentary on Patna ki Shaan: Botanical Garden telecast on 04.10.2015. 17. Parv telecast live on 17.11.2015 & 18.11.2015 from Digha ghat (Patna), Gaye Ghat (Patna) and Surya Temple (Aurangabad). 18. Telecast of programme on Guru Gobind Singh birth anniversary, and Makar (14.01.2016) etc. 19. Telecast of special programme on occasion of Mahashivratri(08.03), Holi(23.03), Shahadat Diwas (23.03.2016) etc.

DD: Uttar Pradesh

DD Uttar Pradesh, a 24 X 7 Hindi Regional Channel came into existence on 16th August, 2013. Previously it was only available on terrestrial Network. This 24 hour channel covers genres like folk music, Light music, play, talk show, quiz and some archival programmes.

Inauguration of Foundation Day Visit of Governor Shri Ram Naik ceremony of DDK Lucknow to address people of the State

Major activities of DD, Uttar Pradesh for the period 2015-16: Ÿ New version ofInfotainment programme “Bole UP/cksys;wih” Ÿ Foundation day ceremony “cs

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DD: Madhya Pradesh

DDK, Bhopal launched 24 hrs telecast service through satellite and was renamed DD: Madhya Pradesh on 25th June 2013. PGF: and PGF: Indore produce programmes for telecast on DD: Madhya Pradesh. Kendra offers programmes in variety of formats like live phone-in, serials, telefilms, variety shows, concerts, poetic symposiums, quiz & features. Besides Hindi the programmes in local dialects like Malwi, Bundeli, Bagheli and Nimari are also included in the bouquet. Some important programmes telecast during 2015-16: 1. Vikas Gatha based on disabled persons telecast on 02.04.2015. 2. ‘Parivesh’ – Bacha Rahega Jal to Bachegi Dharti telecast on 12.04.2015. 3. Live telecast of Agriculture Conference at Balaghat on 17.04.2015. 4. Nav Prabhat – Special programme on ‘15 point programme of Prime Minister for Minorities’ telecast on 03.05.2015. 5. Special programme on ‘Sex Abuse’ on 12.05.2015 and on ‘Women Empowerment and Sexual Harassment’ telecast on 09.06.2015. 6. Special telecast on Yoga Divas on 21.06.2015 and TV report on 22.06.2015. 7. Special Telecast on ’s Birth Anniversary on 23.07.2015. 8. Live telecast of ‘Vishwa Hindi Sammelan’ in Bhopal and its TV report on 10.09.2015. 9. Live telecast of ‘Agriculture Conference’ in Rewa on 24.09.2015. 10. Programme on Saansad Adarsh Gram telecast on 12.10.2015. 11. Special programme telecast on Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on 31.10.2015. 12. Namaskar M.P./Live Phone-in (Deepawali Special) telecast on 11.11.2015. 13. Indradhanush & Raag-Anurag based on Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar & his Political Life telecast on 28-12- 2015. 13. Special Programme Hasya Kavi Sammelan telecast on New Year on 01-01-2016. 14. TV Report telecast on Republic Day celebrations in different parts of the state on 26-01-2016. 15. Tansen Sangeet Samaroh – 2015 (Sponsored) telecast from 01-01-16 to 31-01-2016. 16. Khajuraho Dance Festival – 2016 (Sponsored)

Doordarshan Commercial Service

Doordarshan Commercial Service is an independent wing to co-ordinate all the commercial activities being performed at the Headquarter, Doordarshan Kendras, Marketing Divisions and DCD towards sale of airtime as well as collection of revenue from agencies/clients/producers. DCS is responsible for framing of Commercial policies and updating of rate card as per inputs received from Marketing Divisions and regional Kendras, with the approval of Prasar Bharati Board.

This wing allows registration and accreditation status to various advertising agencies and interacts with

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During the year 2013-14 Doordarshan earned gross revenue of Rs.1295.96 crore. In the financial year 2014-15 it has earned gross revenue of Rs.1124.43 crores and in the financial year 2015-16 its net earnings (including service tax) is Rs.856.61 crore from different Doordarshan Kendras including DCD (Annexure – IV).

Development Communication Division (DCD) Keeping in view the communication needs of Govt. Depts./Ministries/PSUs, Development Communication Division (DCD) established in March, 2001 to function as a single window marketing division and a production house with innovative development communication model. Development Communication Division provides as a single window facility for:- Ÿ Marketing of Doordarshan airtime and production capability Ÿ Consultancy and customized media planning Ÿ Production of programmes in countrywide stations in regional languages; and Ÿ Feedback and research surveys to the clients.

DCD with proactive approach, dynamic marketing tools and strategies, and on-time launch and completion has recorded revenue that contributed over 43% to Doordarshan’s total revenue.

DCD has launched the production & telecast of “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” from DD–1. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan campaign is being produced and telecast on behalf of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and it is an ongoing campaign.

Ayushman Bharat’ – Doordarshan has collaborated with Ministry of AYUSH in achieving their goal of educating and creating healthy India through revival of traditional system of medicine.

Doordarshan has also launched ‘Akshay Urja’ campaign for the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for spreading awareness on new and renewable source of energy and launched yearlong campaign on 2.2.2015. Rural Development programme ‘Gaon Vikas ki ore’ a 52 episode series is also being telecast from National and 34 Regional Channels.

Police Parakram – to contribute in the efforts of Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs in recognizing the supreme sacrifices made by the Police Martyrs, Doordarshan is airing a half an hour series titled, ‘Police Parakram’ to this end.

Sathi Hath Milana – to partner and facilitate efforts of Ministry of DONER as well as to keep up with the interest of the North Eastern migrants, Doordarshan is producing the composite television show titled ‘Sathi Hath Milana’ to create platform for fruitful discussion on alleviating discrimination.

Mission Indradhanush Spots, new scheme of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for child vaccination and ‘Jago Grahak Jago’ has been launched on Doordarshan. DCD also telecast spots on Flagship campaigns of Govt. of India as well as on minority welfare and spots on activities for benefit of disabled persons.

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Revenue Strategy Division (RSD)

A Revenue Strategy Division (RSD) was set up on 7th October,2015 under Prasar Bharati headed by ADG( Commercial) AIR and co-opting a suitable senior officer from Data strengthen this Division on 2nd Feburary,2016 a Revenue Services Division was set up in Prasar Bharati to look into the following issues in a time bound manner:-

Ÿ Setting up of Professional Advertisement Sales Teams; Ÿ Outsourcing of Revenue of specific channels or bands like DD News; Ÿ Undertaking ‘Syndicated Content Sale’; Ÿ Optimising Revenue from Free Dish through revised agreements; Ÿ Focussing on all advertisements and sponsorship of DD Kisan; Ÿ Reworking and sale of Advertisement Sales inventory for three hours of DD National (controlled by DDK, Delhi) and linkages to DD National; Ÿ On-line sales of archival materials through e-retailers; Ÿ Any other matter referred to RSD. The RSD will work on strategies to augment commercial revenue of AIR and DD. Its tasks would inter-alia include: Ÿ Ascertain state by state and city by city, who actually collects revenue for the three verticals, (DD- Corporate, DD-Government and AIR) and also to pin-point, where there absolutely no machinery for this purpose. Ÿ Assess the work of these units thoroughly and give recommendations for repatriation of Programme personnel, who have not shown any effectiveness in commercial operations. Ÿ Locate Programme personnel with interest and/or experience, suitable new recruits, to serve either in Mumbai or in Delhi or in some other stations directly under a determined authority, to monitor his/her work. Ÿ Locate qualified and willing Engineering officers for two or three year stints in any of the Revenue Divisions. Ÿ Suggest and implement strategies for improving the efficiency of the Revenue collection machinery and for reaching out to smaller advertisers. Ÿ Innovate on newer sources of additional revenue. Ÿ Study the commercial impact of each programme that is being telecast or is likely to be telecast, especially through the reception it gets from private advertisers and non-Central Government bodies. In the meetings of RSD and BDC under Prasar Bharati major decision taken up during the year 2015-16:-

Ÿ On-line sales of archival materials through e-retailers; Ÿ Revenue target for DD (Rs.899.19 cr.)&AIR (Rs.525.00 cr.) for FY 2016-17 set up. Ÿ Proposal for engagement of Sales Agents in Doordarshan.

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Ÿ Proposal put up on slot sale policy of Doordarshan. Ÿ Proposal for undertaking ‘Syndicated Content Sale’. Ÿ Incentive policy for DD & AIR commercial personnel. Ÿ Preparation for felicitation of outstanding achievers in commercial domain.

Commercial & Revenue Division

Prasar Bharati set up marketing divisions in 2001, later on renamed as Commercial & Revenue Division, at various places in the country for facilitating a professional interface between clients /advertising agencies/sponsors. These marketing divisions are responsible for air time marketing and sales of both Doordarshan and All India Radio. These marketing divisions are operating at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and Jalandhar. The Marketing Division at Thiruvananthapuram is having a branch office at Kochi as well. Details of areas of operation of various Doordarshanmarketing divisions with revenue earned during 2015-16 are as follows:- 1. Marketing Division, Delhi:(0.30 Cr.) Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal, Madhya Pradesh, . 2. Marketing Division, Mumbai(211.61 Cr.) National Channels of Doordarshan, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa. 3. Marketing Division, Kolkata:(2.22Cr.) West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, . 4. Marketing Division, Chennai (0.00) Tamil Nadu 5. Marketing Division, Hyderabad(2.40 Cr.) Andhra Pradesh 6. Marketing Division, Bengaluru:(5.67 Cr.) Karnataka 7. Marketing Division, Thiruvananthapuram (with branch office at Kochi) (0.00) Kerala 8. Marketing Division, Guwahati:(0.45 Cr.) Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur and Mizoram. 9. Marketing Division, Jalandhar(1.87 Cr.) Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir.

DD-Archives

From 1959 to 2003, DD Archives was more or less a storehouse and archiving was only a process of not erasing recordings which were deemed to be important by individuals. Doordarshan Archives reinvented itself in 2003 with a new approach and prepared itself to meet the challenges of Audio Visual Digital World. AIR and DD under Prasar Bharati (India’s Public Service Broadcaster) is operating 218 radio stations and 67 DD Kendras producing audio & audio visual programs over several decades pertaining to eminent leaders, great scholars, artists, historians, sports and other events, etc. Also manuscript, Journals, photographs,

138 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 brochures of yesteryears are available with AIR & DD.

Preservation of the rich heritage, art and culture of this great country over the years is not only the duty but also the responsibility of Prasar Bharati by digitizing and creating a world class archive for the use of generations to come.

Prasar Bharati has taken various initiatives to digitise and preserve these content by cataloguing, digitising, creating metadata, Meta tagging and preserve by deep archiving. The technical infrastructure is in position at Delhi, Kolkata for Doordarshan and at five locations in AIR namely Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai. All brochures, manuscripts and journals are collected from all stations and are in the process of digitisation. 4000 hrs of content in Doordarshan and 6500 hrs of content in AIR have been digitised and deep archived. Approximately 35000 legacy tapes are digitized into DVC Pro 50 format. Action to develop a Web portal is also under progress and through which research institutes, universities and other academics can access these content besides public in large.

In order to speed up the mission of digitization and archiving, Prasar Bharati has created five Zones in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Guwahati. The infrastructure facilities with manpower are being created at all these Zones to carry out digitization in a time bound manner.

A centralised PB Archives having state of the art technology and world class facilities are under planning.

Media Publicity Division

MPD, previously known as PR Section, primarily has two teams in place; one is the Print & Outdoor team and second is the Social Media team. Print & Outdoor team is responsible for planning and execution of Print campaigns and out of Home/ Hoarding campaigns on pan-India basis.

The two major multi media campaigns undertaken during this time period are, one- pertaining to the promotion of mid-prime time slot of DD National (12:00- 3:00 pm) and second the wide spread publicity of the prime time slot of DD National (7:00- 11:00 pm). For the first time, the DD National campaign was executed in Delhi Metro (in the in-coach panels) and Ho Ho buses. A Press Conference pertaining to the launch of prime time serials on DD National was also arranged on a mega scale, which resulted in noteworthy media coverage in top English& Hindi newspapers and also on online portals. The team also develops and executes TV Listings of DD National, DD Bharati and DD Urdu, which is being published in Times of India, Hindustan Times and Indian Express, on daily basis. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of the six national channels and the regional channels is also furnished by the team to NDTV, which is then shared with the Cable and DTH operators, across the length and breadth of the country. Organizing Press Conferences on timely subjects like MOU signings, major achievements and developments etc, issuing of Press Releases and maintaining positive media relations is also been taken care of. A pioneer project was implemented, wherein Unipoles were constructed in and around Doordarshan premises of Mandi House, AIR, Todapur and Pitampura. Initially, these sites were used to publicise Doordarshan programmes, however plans are underway to monetize these sites to earn revenue.

Social Media Team at Doordarshan is responsible for daily updates across official pages of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The constant efforts have resulted in 13.0 lakh likes on the official Facebook page of Doordarshan.

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Implementation of the Judgements/Orders of CAT during calendar year 2015 (Jan-Dec, 2015)

Media Units/section DG: No. Of Judgments/orders received from No. Of Judgments/orders Doordarshan CAT for the year 2015 implemented during 2015 S-1 15 15 S-1(A) 07 06 S-II 13 04 S-III 07 06 S-1V 07 04 Vigilance 04 NIL Total 53 35

Progressive use of Hindi in DG: Doordarshan To ensure the compliance of the Official Language policy and instructions relating to the progressive use of Hindi, there is a separate Hindi Section in the Doordarshan Directorate. This section reviews the position relating to the progressive use of Hindi in the Directorate and its subordinate offices and makes all efforts to promote the progressive use of Hindi. Main activities of the section during the year 2015-16:- Ÿ All documents under Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act 1963, were issued in bi-lingual form and all letters received in Hindi were replied to in Hindi during the year.

Ÿ To review the position of the compliance of the Official Language policy in the Directorate, two meetings of the Official Language Implementation Committee were held, one meeting of the committee in December, 2015 and the other meeting in March, 2016.

Ÿ Hindi workshops were organized from time to time to create awareness among the officers/employees in Official Language Hindi and to motivate them to do their work in Hindi.

Ÿ Hindi Month was organized from 01st to 30th September, 2015 and various competitions held.

Ÿ Committee of Parliament on Official Languages inspected 6 Doordarshan Kendras/offices during the year.

Ÿ A Regional Official Language Conference of the head of offices of DDKs/DMCS/HPTs situated in east and north east region held in January, 2016.

Audience Research

The Audience Research Unit of Doordarshan with its 19 field units located with Doordarshan Kendras all over the country, is involved in Research studies on various aspects of broadcasting since 1976. During the year April, 2015 to March, 2016 Audience Research Unit contribution is as follow: Ÿ Analysis and reporting of BARC, TVL on weekly basis. Ÿ Preparation of annual report of Prasar Bharati for 2014-15 and Ministry of I&B for the year 2015-16. Ÿ Tracking of Violation of cable TV Regulation ACT, 1995 by MSOs & LCOs with regard to non-

140 Prasar Bharati Annual Report 2015-16 compliance of Mandatory Carriage of DD Channels on their network. Ÿ Keeping regular track on case no.70/2012 (M/s TAM Media, Mumbai vs. Prasar Bharati) filed in competition commission of India. Ÿ Viewership survey on Doordarshan LPT Hathiyal (under DMC Bengaluru). Ÿ Submission of comments on the proposal for redeployment of AR staff in view of Padhy Committee report. Ÿ Training programmes on BARC, BMW software organised for Audience Research & programme personnel.

Administration:

Details of Group wise employees in Doordarshan as on 31.03.2016 Sanctioned Strength In Position Vacancy Position Group A 1083 474 609 Group B 5964 4744 1220 Group C 13580 9501 4079 Total 20627 14719 5908 RTI Annual Report Information System (2015-2016) Ministry/Department/Organization: DG: Doordarshan, New Delhi (April 2015 to March 2016) Progress in 2015-16 Opening Received during the No. of cases Decisions Decisions Balance monthly (including cases transferred where where as on transferred to other Public to other request/ requests/ 01.04.2016 Authority) Public appeals appeals Authority rejected accepted Requests 34 1479 69 Nil 1376 First Appeals 08 131 Nil Nil 123 No. of Cases where disciplinary Action taken against any officer Nil No. of CAPIOs Designated No. of CPIOs Designated No. of AAs designated 59 312 23 No. of items various provisions were invoked while rejecting requests Relevant Sections of RTI Act 2005 Section 8 (1) Sections A B C D E F G H I J 9 11 24 Other 2(f) & 7(9) 02 03 01 03 02 08 44 21 10 Amount of Charges Collected (in Rs.) Registration Fee Amount Additional Fee & Any other Penalties Amount Charge 10,584/- 7831/- Nil

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Regional/Local Doordarshan Kendras:

DDK: Delhi

Doordarshan Kendra Delhi is the primary Kendra of the country and has the credit of not only originating and launching in September 1959 but also of presenting the National Transmission to the rest of the country, since its inception. It is responsible for 24 x 7 hour transmission of DD-I and DD Bharati while simultaneously functioning as a regional centre for Delhi, its adjoining areas and Low Power Transmitters (LPTs) scattered in remote areas of the country.

The Kendra also originates over 160 live outdoor broadcasts annually on the National Programme. Besides being carried terrestrially by all other Doordarshan Kendra, many of these events being of national and international importance are also utilized by satellite channels based in India and other international channels.

The Kendra also coordinates the state-of-the art archiving and restoration equipment with playback facilities of DD Archives at Akashvani Bhawan. In addition, the Kendra provides technical facilities and support for DD News. Activities during 2015-16 for the National Network: Ÿ Joint Budget Session address by President of India-Live from Parliament House Ÿ PM’s Press Conference- live from New Media Centre Ÿ The 62nd National Films Awards Ceremony- Live from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi Ÿ Presentation of Union Railway Budget -2015-16 Live from Parliament Ÿ Presentation of Union Budget-2015-16 Live from Parliament. Ÿ Commemoration of Golden Jubilee of Two Books of Jnanpith Awardee, Shri Ramdhari Singh Dinkar by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi- Live from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Ÿ TV Report on the completion of One Year of Present Government. Ÿ Message by Hon’ble President of India on the eve of Independence Day. Ÿ Flag Hoisting Ceremony by Hon’ble PM at Red Fort –Live from Red Fort. Ÿ Saal Ek – Shuruaat Anek: Bhartiya Rail: Brief Report on Achievement in Railway Sector. Ÿ The Launch of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), Smart Cities Mission by Hon’ble PM, Shri Narendra Modi - Live from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Ÿ Yogathon - Preparations of Yoga at Raj path, International Yoga Day- Live from Rajpath, New Delhi. Ÿ Digital India Week Inaugural Function by PM Shri Narendra Modi - Live from Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. Ÿ Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - The Last Journey Funeral of Former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - Live from Rameshwaram Ÿ Simhasta Kumbh Mela – The First Shahi Snan- Live from Trimbakeshwar & Nasik.

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Ÿ Golden Jubilee Commemoration of 1965 War Unveiling of Wall of Fame, release of commemorative stamp and Shauryanjali Exhibition - Live from India Gate Lawn. Ÿ The Launch of PSLV –C30/ASTROSAT Mission Satellites - Live from SDSC, SHAR, Sriharikota. Ÿ PM address at the Concluding Session of IAS Officers of 2013 Batch Live from Kotari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi Ÿ 46th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2015 - Live from Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Panaji (Goa).

International Yoga Day, 2015

Republic Day, 2016

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Beating Retreat, 2016

Chief Election Commissioner in the Navel Chief in the programme programme Aaj Savere Aaj Savere

DDK, Kolkata

Doordarshan, Kolkata was commissioned on 9th August, 1975. Colour transmission including outside coverages through OB Van started on 6th June, 1983. Inauguration of 2nd Channel at Doordarshan, Kolkata for one hour daily programme took place on 19th November, 1987. From 4th September, 1988 morning transmission was introduced. The first full-fledged Digital Studio came into operation from December, 2001. Second Digital Studio came into operation from January, 2002. Transmission Studios was digitalized on November, 2004. DD Bangla Website (www.ddbangla.gov.in) was launched on 18th October, 2012. Maximum programmes are telecast in Bangla, followed by other language programme i.e. Urdu, Nepali & Hindi. Important programmes telecast during 2015-16: Ÿ “Chaitrer Shesh Belay” (Special programme on end of Bengali Year)- 14.04.15 Ÿ “Nababarsher Baithak – 1422” (Special programme on Bengali New Year) -15.04.15 Ÿ Live telecast of “Kavi Pranam” – 154th birth anniversary celebration of Rabindranath Tagore from Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata - 09.05.15 Ÿ “Charti Dashak Periye” – a special programme on the 40th Foundation Day of Kolkata Doordarshan - 09.08.15 Ÿ A special series of programme based on puja preparation activities, Puja Prastuti telecast from 21.09.15 to 09.10.15

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Live telecast of DurgaPuja ceremony from “Robibarer Poribar” (Game Show) telecast Belur every Sunday at 7:00 pm Ÿ “Swarna Juger Pujor Gaan” based on archival recordings telecast from -21.09.15 to 09.10.15 Ÿ Programme on Mahalaya – “Mahishasurmardini” - 12.10.15 Ÿ Live telecast of Durga Puja ceremony from Ramakrishna Math Belur from 19.10.15 to 23.10.15 in different time slots Ÿ “Live telecast from various Durga Puja Pandels on 20.10.15 (Golf Green Puja Pandel – Saptami), 21.10.15 (Singhi Park Puja Pandel – Ashtami) & 22.10.15 (Sandhani, Beliaghata Puja – Nabami Ÿ Live immersion of Goddess Durga from Baja Kadamtala, Kolkata -25.10.2015 Ÿ Live telecast of Shyama Puja from Dakshineswar Temple -10.11.2015 Ÿ Live telecast of the Inaugural Ceremony of 21st Kolkata International Film Festival from Netaji Indoor Stadium- 14.11.15 Ÿ Live Midnight special programme on the eve of Christmas Day from St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, Kolkata -24.12.15 Ÿ Opening ceremony of Poush Utsav – live telecast from Bolpur, Santiniketan in December, 2015 Ÿ New Years’ Eve special programme - 31.12.2015 Ÿ Live programme on ‘Kalpataru Utsav’ from -01.01.2016 Ÿ Special programme on the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda -12.01.2016 Ÿ Live telecast of opening ceremony of the 40th International 2016 from Milan Mela Prangan, Kolkata- 25th January, 2016 Ÿ Egiye Bangla (Reality Show on Business Ideas) - Grand finale -12.02.16

DDK, Mumbai

Doordarshan Mumbai came on Television map of India on 2nd October 1972, whereas Regional Service was commissioned on 9th August, 1986. At present DDK Mumbai manages transmission of two 24 hours channels namely DD National and DD Sahyadri (RLSC). HD Studio was inaugurated on 8th July, 2013. RNU Regional started on YouTube from 15th January, 2015, having 67000 views, 810 subscribers and 18%

145 Annual Report 2015-16 Prasar Bharati views outside India (9 % from US) in 2015-16. Digital Terrestrial Transmission of Doordarshan for Mobile Users was inaugurated with effect from 1.1.2016 at DDK, Mumbai. Viewers of Mumbai and suburbs can receive 5 Video channels viz. DD National, DD News, DD Sports, DD Bharati and DD Sahyadri with 3 Radio channels viz. FM Rainbow, FM Gold and Vividh Bharati.

The Inauguration from MMRDA by PM Award show was aired on Doordarshan Sahyadri on 12 July 2015

Important programmes telecast during April, 2015 to March, 2016: – Telecast of Live Kumbh Mela celebrated at Trimbakeshwar and . – 89th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held at Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune. – RBI QUIZ 2015- The National Semi-Finals and Finals were held from 13th to 15th December, 2015 at DD studios, Mumbai. – Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films was held from 28th January, 2016 to 3rd February, 2016. – Live telecast of the inauguration of ‘Make in India’ week by Hon’ble PM of India at MMRDA, Bandra- Kurla Complex, Mumbai and NSCI, Mumbai. – Doordarshan Kendra Mumbai organized a workshop-cum-interaction session with farmers, experts and agricultural programme supporters on 4th March, 2016. – Hon’ble Dy. Prime Minister of Thailand, General Thanasak Pratimaprakorn visited the Studio of DDK Mumbai on 08.03.2016.

DDK, Chennai

Television Centre, Chennai was inaugurated on 15th August 1975. A permanent HPT was commissioned in July 1976 in order to increase coverage area to 80 km radius. Satellite link was established in the year 1982 to facilitate down link National Programmes transmitted from Delhi Kendra along with colour transmission. A 10 KW HPT was commissioned on 14th January, 1987 at Kodaikanal Hill. ‘Direct to Home’ was commissioned on 16th December 2004 with DD Direct Plus on Doordarshan’s DTH platform. Tamil (Regional Language) is the major language of telecast occupying first position with 91.1%, followed by Slide/ Filler/ Announcement (4.2%),Commercial (3.0%), No language programme (0.9%), English(0.5%), Malayalam, Urdu and Hindi each having 0.1% share of total languages.

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Activities during the period 2015-16:

Date of Telecast Details of Programme 30.04.2015 Arulmigu Meenakshi - Sundareswarar Thirukkalyanam at Madurai 21.05.2015 Sadhabhishega Mahotsavam (81st Thirunatchathiram) at Srirangam, Trichy 12.06.2015 Maha Samprokshanam of Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple, Triplicane, Chennai 10.07.2015 The Launch of PSLV-C28 / DMC3 Mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), Sriharikota 30.07.2015 The Last Rites of Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 07.08.2015 The Launch of National Handloom Day by Hon’ble P M Shri Narendra Modi 15.08.2015 The Flag Hoisting Ceremony and Independence Day Message by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu 27.08.2015 The Launch of GSLV-D6 / GSAT - 6 Mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), Sriharikota 07.09.2015 & Annual Festival & Car Festival of Our Lady of Health, Vailankanni 08.09.2015 12.09.2015 The Passing Out Parade at Officers Training Academy, Chennai 28.09.2015 Launch of PSLV -C30 / ASTROSAT MISSION from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), Sriharikota 22.10.2015 Dussehra Festival at Kulasekarapattinam 25.11.2015 Karthigai Maha Deepam Festival at Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple, Thiruvannamalai 04.12.2015 Phone –in live programme on the Relief and Rescue operation, food and medical support January 2016 Maharajothi Festival at Sabarimala Special Pattimandram for Pongal Festival Thaippoosam Festival at Arulmigu Aadhiparasakthi Siddhar Peedam, Melmaruvathur Aradhana Festival of Saint Sri Thyagaraja at Thiruvaiyaru (Pancha Rathna Krithis) (National Network LIVE) February 2016 Maha Shivarathiri Festival at Eesha Yoga Foundation, Coimbatore Natyanjali Festival at Chidambaram Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple Mahakumbabhishekam,

DDK, Bangalore

Doordarshan Kendra was commissioned on 1st November, 1981, as a Relay Centre with the transmitter of 1 KW capacity. It was converted to a programme production centre on 19th November 1983 and was replaced with 10 KW HPT on 1st March 1985.News bulletin in Kannada with 15 minutes duration was introduced on 14th November, 1985. Digital Earth Station was setup on 28.10.2003. DDK Bangalore website started functioning from November, 2012. Main Language of telecast is Kannada (98.05%) followed by Urdu, Kodava, Konkani, Tulu & Sanskrit (1.95% each).

Activities during 2015-16:

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Ÿ Telecast of Hon’ble PM visit to Bangalore on 3rd and 4th April, 2015. Ÿ Telecast of 5th Hockey India National Championship 2015 at Mysore on 21st& 22nd April, 2015. Ÿ Coverage of Athlete Championship at Mangalore from 29th April 2015 - 5th May, 2015. Ÿ Telecast of 50th Annual Convocation of Bangalore University on 30th May, 2015. Ÿ Live telecast of 1st International Yoga Day at Basavanugudi, Bangalore on 21st June, 2015. Ÿ Junior National Rowing Championship at Bangalore on 11th and 12th June, 2015. Ÿ Inauguration of centenary celebrations of Mysore University by Hon’ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee on 27th July, 2015. Ÿ Live telecast of Centenary Celebrations of FKCCI by Hon’ble President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Banquet hall, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore on 27th July, 2015. Ÿ Live telecast of Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations on 5th and 6th September, 2015 at Udupi. Ÿ Coverage of Bangalore International Arts Festival (BIAF) at Multiple venues in Bangalore on 18th to 20th September, 2015, 25th to 27th September 2015 and 2nd to 4th October 2015. Ÿ Live telecast of Hon’ble Prime Minister and Germany Chancellor Ms. Angela Merkel’s visit to BOSCH Factory and NASSCOM event in Bangalore on 6th October, 2015. Ÿ Mysore Dasara Procession on 23rd October, 2015 and Torch light parade from Banimantappa. Ÿ Live phone in programme by CM of Karnataka, Shri Sidharamaiah on Jana Mana on 21st October, 2015. Ÿ Live telecast of Hon’ble President of India Dr. Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to NIMHANS, Bangalore on 22nd December, 2015. Ÿ Special programme on the eve of New Year, Marathahalli, Bangalore from 22nd December, 2015 to 24th December 2015. Ÿ Live telecast of Republic Day celebration from Parade Grounds, Bangalore on 26th January, 2016. Ÿ Live telecast of Thygarajotsava and Purandara Aradhane on 31st January, 2016. Ÿ Telecast of Audience programme Madhura Madhuravee Manjula Gaana in February 2016. Ÿ Telecast of Audience programme Madhura Madhuravee Manjula Gaana (Shivrathri spl.) in March, 2016.

DDK, Hyderabad

Doordarshan Kendra, Hyderabad was inaugurated on 23rd October, 1977. Permanent studio setup at Ramanthapur, Hyderabad started functioning from October, 1988. Morning transmission in terrestrial mode started from 01-03-2006.The Kendra is functioning with 10 KW transmitters (DD-National) with a coverage area of 80 km. radius and 1 KW transmitter (DD-News) with a coverage area of 30 km. radius, 98.0 % programmes are telecast in Telugu language, 1.4 % in Urdu and 0.6% in Hindi.

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Studio Recording of Alapana programme

Activities during 2015-16:

Name of the Programmes telecast Date Live Sriseetharama Kalyanam from Ontimitta, Kadapa 02.4.2015 Live telecast of presentation ceremony of the 62nd National film awards 03.05.2015 PM Suraksha Beema Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, PM Jyothi Beema Yojana 11.05.2015 PM’s Live DD Kisan channel inauguration 26.5.2015 Special programmes on completion of one year Union Government 25.5.2015- 31.5.2015 Special programme Nenu Anantham Aakash on girl child emancipation with sand 26.5.2015 dust art Live telecast of International Yoga day 21.6.2015 Live telecast of Telangana state formation day celebrations 02.06.2015 Special programmes on Ramdhan 19.6.2015 Godavari Pushkara Samaroah 01.7.2015- 13.7.2015 Message to the nation by Sri Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble President on the eve of 14.8.2015 Independence Day The launch of GSLV-D6/GSAT-6 mission (SDSC-SHAR) Live from Sriharikota 27.8.2015 Presentation of Awards- Live telecast from Rashtrapati 28.8.2015 Bhawan Ujjaini Mahakali Ammavari Bonalu – live telecast 2.8.2015 Curtain raiser - 13th Federation Cup National Junior Athletic championship for Boys 06.8.2015 and Girls Independence day celebrations 15.8.2015 Simhasta Kumbh Mela at Nasik-Triambakeshwar - live from Nasik 29.8.2015 PM’s interaction with school children – live telecast from New Delhi 04.09.2015 National Meet for promoting space technology based tools and applications in 07.09.2015 governance and development (live telecast from Delhi) Special programmes on Dasara 22.10.2015

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Name of the Programmes telecast Date PM’s –foundation stone for new capital Amaravati of Andhra Pradesh State 22.10.2015 Indian Africa Summit 2015 opening session live telecast, New Delhi 29.10.2015 19th Children’s film festival (live telecast) 10.11.2015 International children film festival programmes 13.11.2015- 20.11.2015 Special programme on New year 31.12.2015 Special programme on Sankranthi and Mkaravilakku live telecast from Sabarimala 14.1.2016

DDK, Thiruvananthapuram

LPT was first commissioned on 19th November, 1982 and on 1st January 1985, full-fledged Programme Production Centre was commissioned in Thiruvananthapuram. The first 10 KW HPT, was commissioned on 14th April 1985 and the full fledged studio complex started functioning from 18th March 1987.

With the commissioning of regional networking on 24th October 1993 and HPTs at Calicut and Kannur the whole of the State became capable of receiving Malayalam TV signals from Doordarshan Kendra Thiruvananthapuram. Doordarshan Kendra Thiruvananthapuram, with 3 production centres and over 35 terrestrial transmitters, serve the State of Kerala and the Union Territories of Lakshadweep and Mahi terrestrially and all other parts of the country with the help of a cable or a digital connection. Language wise break up shows that programmes telecast in Malayalam occupy 98.17 % followed by Hindi 1.00%,English 0.18%, Tamil 0.04% and other South India Languages [SRSN]0.61%.

Activities during 2015-16: Ÿ 29.04.2015 - Thrissur Pooram Ÿ 15.05.2015 -launch of PM Suraksha Bima Yojana & PM’s Jeevan Jyothi Bima Yojana. Ÿ 05.06.2015- World Environment Day Ÿ 21.06.2015 - International Yoga Day Ÿ 8.07.2015- Programme on ‘Make in India’ Ÿ 28.07.2015- programme on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Ÿ 08.08.2015 - Curtain Raiser - Nehru Trophy Boat race Ÿ 09.08.2015 - Nehru Trophy Boat Race telecast from Alappuzha Ÿ 31.08.2015 – Live telecast of Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race Ÿ 27.08.2015 to 31.08.2015- Celebration of Onam Week Ÿ 07.09.2015 - Opening Ceremony of 64th All India Police Athletic Meet’ Ÿ 02.10.2015- Special programme on Gandhi Jayanti ‘Porbandarile Sooryodhayam’ Ÿ 05.10.2015 to 30.10.2015- Special programme on Panchayat election ‘Thaddeseeyam’ Ÿ 14.11.2015 - Special programme on Children’s day Ÿ 06.12.2015 - Special programme on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Death Anniversary

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Ÿ 17-21 /12.2015- Chembai Music Festival Ÿ 31.12.2015 - Special Programme on New Year Eve Ÿ 13.01.2016- Sabarimala Makaravilakku - Curtain raiser Ÿ 17.02.2016- Programme on Sivarathri Siva Sthuthikal Ÿ 24.03.2016 - Special Programme on ‘World TB Day’

DDK, Ahmedabad

Doordarshan Kendra, Ahmedabad came into existence in 1977. From 19.11.1983 the existing 10 KW Transmitter at Thaltej, Ahmedabad started radiating Doordarshan programmes. The existing Doordarshan Studio was commissioned on 02-10-1987. Regional link up of the Kendra was inaugurated on 30.12.1992. Activities during 2015-16: Ÿ ITF women 25k Tennis Tournament held at city tennis foundation,Ahmedabad was covered by DDK, Ahmedabad for live/deferred -8th to 11th April, 2015 Ÿ Programmes on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary (Shikshit Bano)-14-04-2015 Ÿ Programme on World Book Day-22-04-2015 &23-04-2015 Ÿ Message of Chief Minister on the occasion of Gujarat Foundation day– 01.05.2015 Ÿ Special programme entitled “Atta Dipo Bhav on Buddha ,i.e; 04.05.2015 &06.05.2015 Ÿ Programme on Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhanmantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana -21.05.15 Ÿ Pani Pure ”- an interview with Shri Rajendrasinhji on 22.05.2015 Ÿ Special programme on National Eye Donation fortnight during 25.08.2015 to 08.09.2015 Ÿ Special programme “Vahlo Maro Aavse Aatham Ni Adhrate” was telecast on 05.09.2015 on the eve of Janmasthami. Ÿ Aapni vaat “Dikari Janm Vadhaviye” telecast on 24.09.2015 and 26.09.2015. Ÿ Khadi Ek Fashion-telecast on 01.10.2015 Ÿ Coverage of “Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan - 2015” on10.10.2015 Ÿ Extensive coverage of Shri Pranab Mukherjee: President of India’s 3 days visit of Gujarat- live from Anand, IIM, Sabarmati Aashram, Gujarat Vidhyapith and Diu (UT) on 30.11.2015 to 02.12.2015.

DDK, Jalandhar

DD-1 Regional channel was originally commissioned at Amritsar on 29th September, 1973 and was later shifted and inaugurated at Jalandhar on 13th April, 1979. Full fledged functioning began from 01.06.1981. The bulk of the programmes produced by the Kendra are in the regional language Punjabi i.e.; 84.69% of the total programmes followed by Hindi (11.57%), Instrumental Music/ Dance (2.72%) and Urdu (1.02%). The Kendra puts out seven news bulletins in the regional language. The Kendra is also producing additional programmes on news based and current affairs like Khas Khabar Ik Nazar, Khoj Khabar and Ajj Da Masla providing a resume of the political and developmental activities of the State.

Activities during 2015-16:

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Programmes Date Mela Baisakhi Da 16.04.2015 Sur sirtaj – 3 09.06.2015 Suran Da Shahanshah programme on Mohd. Rafi 08.08.2015 “Sabrang” (Entertainment Programme) 06.08.2015 Jashan Di Raat 15.09.2015 Organised Rang Sunheri - Tribhashi Kavi Samelana” 22.09.2015 Telecast of “Sunehri Sham” on the occasion of “ Senior Citizen Day” 20.10.2015 Telecast of Patiala Utsav 28.11.2015 Telecast of celebrity based programme “Rubroo” 02.12.2015 Telecast of Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan” 25.12.2015, 26.12.2015& 27.12.2015 Telecast of “Wah-Wah 2016”: New Year programme 27.12.2015, 28.12.2015 & 30.12.2015 Telecast of Nachan Nu Ji Karda 01.01.2016 Telecast of Amritsar Utsav 12.01.2016

DDK, Guwahati

LPT was commissioned on 19th November 1982, which was converted to HPT in January, 1985 with a power transmitter of 10KW. Assamese (Regional Language) News network was launched on 15th March, 1991. Transmitters located in different places of Assam were linked to Regional service from 1st May, 1993. The significant achievement of PPC (North East) was the installation of North East Satellite Service (24 hours) on 27th December, 2000. In 2015-16 Assamese languages has occupied more time (89.1%) followed by English (6.0%), Hindi (2.6%) and Bodo (2.2%).

Activities during 2015-16: Ÿ Bahagat Bhupen Da – A special Musical programme on the occasion of Rongali telecast on 19.04.15. Ÿ Jiban Sonowali Jene Noir Bali – A special interview based interactive musical programme on Umakanta Bairagi telecast on – 24.05.15. Ÿ Chinta Nayak Amalendu Guha - A documentary feature on Late Dr. Amalendu Guha, an eminent economist telecast on 24.06.15. Ÿ Yuga Drasta Bharat Ratna Praktan Rashtrapati A.P.J. Abdul Kalamar Suwaranat: A Live Panel discussion programme telecast on 29.07.15. Ÿ Swarnali Swadhinata Diwas – (Eti Mitha Anubhab) – a musical feature on Independence Day, telecast on 13.08.15. Ÿ Opoja Dinar Suwaran: Special programme telecast on the occasion of birth anniversary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika telecast on 08.09.15. Ÿ A documentary telecast on the occasion of birth anniversary of Sri Sri Sankardeb on 23.09.15.

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Ÿ Live telecast of 20th Bodoland Gallants Gold Cup Football final tournament, 2015 on 11.10.15. Ÿ Live telecast of Idol immersion ( Puja) held at Kachomari Ghat, Guwahati on 23.10.15. Ÿ Live telecast of opening ceremony of 12th South Asian Game, Guwahati on 05.02.2016. Ÿ Highlights of 12th South Asian Games’2016 day wise from 06.02.2016 till the closing ceremony.

DDK: Bhubaneswar

DD complex at Bhubaneswar was commissioned on 19.11.1992. Commercial Service started with effect from 18.09.1994.Regional programmes were introduced in the morning & noon transmission on Sundays from 07.07.1996. Afternoon Transmission of Regional Programme started from 02.04.1998. Digital up- linking started from 22.04.2004. Doordarshan Kendra, Bhubaneswar has opened an account on the ‘Facebook” as Doordarshan Bhubaneswar. The highlights of important programmes are sent through E-Flyers. The daily programmes of DDK, Bhubaneswar are now available on its Website: www.ddkbbsr. gov.in from 24th September’2013. Activities during 2015-16: Ÿ Special Programme “MO ODISHA” on Statehood Day of Odisha telecast on 01.04.2015 Ÿ Nabakalebara of Lord Jagannath (from Banajaga to Sunabesha) telecast from17.04.2015 to 27.07.2015. Ÿ Digital India telecast on 18.4.2015 Ÿ Modi Sarkar ka Eka Barsha telecast on 28.5.2015 Ÿ International Men’s Hockey Series (4 Tests) between India and Japan telecast on 3rd, 5th, 7th& 9th May’ 2015. Ÿ Sital Sasthi of Sambalpur telecast on 24.05.2015. Ÿ Special Programmes on Festival & Shital Sasthi Festival of Western Odisha telecast in May & June’2015 Ÿ Smart City Yojana – 27.6.2015 Ÿ Skill India – 25.7.2015 Ÿ TV Report on Hon’ble President Sh. Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to Odisha telecast on 08.08.2015. Ÿ Odishare Paryatana-26.9.2015 Ÿ Special Programme on Dussehra telecast from 6th -23rd October, 2015 Ÿ Parbana Bela (Celebration of Dussehra in Twin City & other parts of the State) –21st to 24th October, 2015 Ÿ Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana telecast on 05.11.2015 Ÿ Special Children’s day Programme “Indradhanush” telecast on 14.11.2015 Ÿ Konark Festival’2015 & International Sand Art Festival telecast from 1st to 5th December, 2015 from Konark Ÿ Mukteswar Dance Festival telecast from 14th to 16th January, 2016

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Ÿ Rajarani Music Festival telecast from 18th to 20th January, 2016 Ÿ Start Up India telecast on 21.01.2016

Hindi Pakhwada Darshak Darbar

Awards & Appreciations:

1. Pride of India Award from Chinta O’ Chetana for the year 2015 to Shri L.K.Pradhan, DDG (E) on 15.04.2015.

2. Shri N.M. Satpathy, PEX was felicitated for his outstanding contribution through Mass Media Support for Agriculture Extension Programmes from a group of Departments of on the occasion of World Veterinary Day2015 (29.4.2015)

DDK, Ranchi

Doordarshan Kendra, Ranchi was commissioned on 25th September’1984.The Kendra produced “Area Specific Programme” till 2nd April, 2002, catering to a single ethno-cultural zone of Jharkhand. On 2nd April, 2002, the Kendra became a regional unit with its coverage extending to entire Jharkhand, including telecast of Regional News. First Live Programme was aired from DDK, Ranchi Studio on 02.04.2002. Digitalized Earth Station at Ranchi was commissioned on 02.03.2003. Similarly New Digital Studio (ASF) was commissioned on 28.02.2007. Important programmes during 2015-16: Ÿ Special Programme on Women’s Day Ÿ Tribal Sarhul Puja Ÿ Special Programme on Jharkhand Lok Utsav Ÿ Shaam-e- Gajal Ÿ Special Programme on Durga Puja Ÿ New Year programme Ÿ Special Programme on Prasar Bharati

DDK, Srinagar

DDK Srinagar was commissioner on 26th January, 1973. Doordarshan Kendra, Srinagar started DD-Kashir transmissions in the year 1995. Later on it was upgraded in the year 2000 and further replaced with 10 KW Transmitter in March 2006. Kendra produces programmes in 12 different languages/dialects which include

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“Kashmiri, Urdu, English, Hindi, Dogri, Ladakhi, Punjabi, Gojri, Pahari, Balti, Sheena and Pashtoo.

Activities during 2015-2016: Ÿ Series entitled “Payam-e-Ramdhan” telecast during Sehri in the Holy Month of Ramadhan Ÿ Series entitled “Yaad-e-Karbala” telecast in connection Aashoora-e-Muharram Ÿ Series entitled “Yatraw-Teerath Yatraw” telecast during Navratra Ÿ Sheshrang (Music Show) Ÿ Live shows telecast during the holy month of Ramadhan Ÿ Heegund (Music cum cultural Show) Ÿ Mushairas in different districts of Kashmir valley Ÿ Live telecast of Hon’ble PM Public Rally at Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar

DDK, Shimla Doordarshan Kendra Shimla was commissioned on 7th June, 1995. The Kendra from the year 2014-15 is carrying regional programme every Monday to Saturday from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. and on Sunday from 6:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Major activities during the year 2015-16: Ÿ Shimla Classical Music Festival– 2015 telecast from 7th to 11th October, 2015. Ÿ On the occasion of World Theatre Day, play titled “Aah Main Waah Main” was telecast on 27.03.2015. Ÿ Miller’s Play “All My Son” and Play “Sitamber Ke Tees Din” were telecast respectively on 25.05.2015 and 17.10.2015. Ÿ Telefilm “School Fees” was telecast on 09.09.15. Ÿ Short Film “Friend Request” was telecast on 12.12.15. Ÿ Programmes telecast on celebration of 125th Birth Anniversary Year of Dr. B.R. Ambekar. Ÿ TV Reports on International Kullu Dussehra, International Lavi Fair, Rampur and International Shivratri Fair Mandi etc. were telecast from the Kendra during the period. Ÿ On the eve of New Year special programme Swagatam, 2016 of one hour duration was telecast on 31st December, 2015 and on 1st January, 2016.

DD Chandigarh

DD Chandigarh was commissioned on 28th April, 2001. Local transmission of one hour started from 1st April, 2003, which was enhanced to 2 hours from 24th April, 2006along with start of local news. Local transmission shifted to ASF from 29th August, 2011. Bulk of programmes produced by the Kendra are in the regional language Hindi (46.95%), followed by Punjabi (42.88%), Haryanvi (9.32%) and Urdu (0.85%).

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Sh. Manohar Lal Khattar, Hon’ble Chief Minister Famous Artist Kanth Kaler performing in a of Haryana Programme before Invited Audience

Important activities during 2015-16: Ÿ 1st Episode of Programme “Chandigarh Darpan” telecast on 10.06.2015. Ÿ Interview with Ms. R. Jaya, IAS Joint Secretary, Ministry of I&B telecast on 22.07.2015 in connection with the Digitization of Cable Network in the Northern Region. Ÿ Independence Day’s celebrations at Parade Ground, Sector-17, Chandigarh telecast on 15.08.2015 Ÿ DDK, Chandigarh organized variety programme before the invited audience in December, 2015.

DDK Dehradun

Doordarshan Kendra Dehradun came in being on 12th August 2001. Starting with just half an hour transmission on weekends, today Doordarshan Kendra Dehradun telecasts two hours of programmes daily presenting the rich cultural, social, literary & religious heritage and events of the Himalayan State. In 2008, Kendra also bagged prestigious DD award for Kalyani Programme & was runner up for Krishi Darshan. Doordarshan Kendra Dehradun has a wide reach that covers a major part of western UP and also some parts of Haryana & Punjab. In the beginning, only development programmes were telecast but later on, many more informative, educative & entertaining programmes have been introduced from time to time as per expectation of local viewers & needs. Important programme telecast during 2015-16 Ÿ Hello Uttarakhand Live Phone in Prog. Ÿ Sarokar Ÿ Dishayen Ÿ Anubhav Ÿ Seema- Sadbhawna Ÿ Hello Doctor Live Phone in Ÿ Pratibimb Ÿ Uttarakhand Darshan Ÿ Dharohar Ÿ Hamari Mati-Pani Ÿ Hariyali Ÿ Gramodaya

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DDK, Rajkot

DDK Rajkot came into existence on 30.08.1984 as an Area Specific Kendra. The 10 KW transmitters for DD-I installed on 10th July, 2003. It also contributes one hour programme to DD-Girnar for RLSS and also on Terrestrial Mode and RNU as and when required (the Kendra does not have RNU). The Kendra also contributes fresh programmes to DD Girnar.

Major achievement during 2015-16: Ÿ 26 episodes of serial entitled “Chingaari” Ÿ Programme entitled “Mahila Suraksha and Schemes for Minorities” Ÿ Special programme on Election Ÿ Celebration of 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Ÿ Programmes on Swachch Bharat Abhiyan

DDK: Raipur

DDK Raipur was commissioned in the year 1977. From 01.06.1987, Kendra started relaying programme of DDK Delhi via satellite. With the commissioning of Digital Earth station in September, 2002 regional service and regional News for the Chhattisgarh State started. On 25.12.2014, a 10 KW transmitter was Commissioned for DD-National Service.

Activities of the Kendra during 2015-16 Ÿ Doordarshan Kendra, Raipur covered visits of Hon’ble President, Vice President, Speaker of Lok Sabha and Prime Minister “during the period. Ÿ Telecast of Special Programme on the occasion of Foundation Day (Sthapana Diwas) of Doordarshan on 15th September, 2015. Ÿ Telecast of Special Programme on the eve of New Year 2016. Ÿ Kavi Sammelan was organised with eminent Poets during the period. Ÿ Recording and telecast of Question Hour of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly. Ÿ Live feedback of ITF Women 10K Tennis Tournament in DD Sports Channel held at Raipur on 30th and 31th October, 2015 Ÿ Live Phone-in programme on Family Counselling, Aap Ki Battein, Hello Doctor, Swachch Bharat & Legal Hints. Ÿ Special programme on Left Extremist Wing affected area being telecast twice a month.

DDK, Jagdalpur

DDK, Jagdalpur was commissioned on 30.12.2000. At present, the Kendra produces and transmits Krishi

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Darshan Programme in Narrowcasting mode in local dialects like, Chhatisgarhi from Kanker, Halbi, Jagdalpur, Gondi, Bailadila and Narayanpur. Apart from this, Kendra also contributes a 30 minutes programme entitled “Baster Anchan Se”, telecast in the Regional Service from DDK, Raipur on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

Studio Recording of Folk Songs and Dance of Jagdalpur

Programme telecast during 2015-16: Ÿ Chitrakala Cultural activities of Bastar, Sahitya Darpan Ÿ Swasthya Jagat Ÿ Kavi Gosthi Ÿ Hamare Mehman Ÿ Ek Goan Ki Kahani Ÿ Interview based programme on Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Handicraft & with senior citizen Ÿ Folk Dance/ Song/ Geet/ Gazal/ Light Music Programme Ÿ Flagship Programme

DDK Sambalpur

A one KW terrestrial transmitter was installed in Sambalpur which started regular transmission from 30th April, 1978. It was upgraded in 2000. All the programmes are telecast in state hook up (DD1, DD6, and DTH) from DD, Bhubaneswar at 7.30 am on every Saturday. Since August, 2011 programmes are telecast from 9.30 am through DTH platform over DD-6 from Monday to Friday. Narrowcasting programme is telecast on agriculture & allied subjects in Sambalpuri language. At present DDK, Sambalpur is contributing 30 minutes to Kisan programme in Hindi every month for DD-Kisan Channel.

Programme telecast during 2015-16: Ÿ Special programmes like New Year, Nuankhai, Dussera, Independence Day, Holi, Foundation day of DD, PSB day were produced and telecast from this Kendra.

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Ÿ Sital Sasthi Yatra of Sambalpur was telecast deferred live. Ÿ Special programme on Left Wing Extremism was produced& telecast Ÿ A special programme on “” was telecast during the period.

Shooting at Balbaspur Nuakhai-2015 Live Coverage of Sital Sasthi-2015

DDK: Bhawanipatna

Transmission of the Kendra started from 15.09.2004 on the occasion of DD foundation day. Agriculture programme that was being produced and telecast by this Kendra since 01.11.2004 was converted into Narrowcasting mode for simultaneous telecast by DDK Bhawanipatna and its 5(five) cluster LPTVs namely, Bolangir, , Nuapara, Nawarangpur & from 25.07.2005.

Programmes telecast during 2015-16: 1. Swachha Bharat Abhiyan -14.12.2015 2. 21st State Level Yuva Mahotsava - 9.12.2015 3. Nauka O’ Tira Chalana Pratijogita - 7.01.2016 4. Kalahandi Utsav: Ghumura Part-I & II - 18th&21.01.2016 5. Drip Irrigation Scheme –25.01.2016 6. Budha Dangar Mahotsava – A festival held in LWE Area - 25.02.2016 7. Documentary on Gupteswar Temple - 14.03.2016 8. A Spl. Programme Matira mahaka telecast on Padmashree Awardee 9. Kabi Haladhar Nag –28.03.2016 10. Paraja Dangar Nacha – A festival held in LWE Area (Thuamul Rampur) –31.03.2016

DDK: Warangal

An LPT of 100W was under operation from 02.08.1984 to 02.12.2001 i.e. until installation and commissioning of 10 KW HPT at Warangal. HPT, Warangal is in operation from 03.12.2001.Doordarshan Studio was inaugurated on 14.04.2005.It has a coverage area of around 70 Kms spreading over most parts of Nalgonda & Karimnagar Districts in addition to its coverage in Warangal District. A 30mts. local transmission from HPT, Warangal started from 08.09.2012 on every Saturday. In this local telecast local happenings and events are being covered.

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Programmes telecast during the year 2015 – 16

Sl. No. Title of the programme Date of Telecast 1 ‘Special Programme in connection with 10thAnniversary 14-04-2015 of DDK, Warangal 2 ‘Aaradhana’ – A Christian Programme 31-05-2015 3 Special Programme on “Formation Day of Telangana State” 11-06-2015 4 Programme on ‘Yoga’ in connection with International Yoga Day 21-06-2015 5 “Godavari Pushkaralu”-T/C of Live Programme from 14-07-2015 to Dharmapuri, Karimnagar –Distt. 25-07-2015 6 Special Programme on Sri Shakambari Navarathri Utsavalu 06-08-2015 7 Special Programme on “Bhathukamma” 21-10-2015 8 A TV Report on Deepavali “Narakasura Vadha” Festival in Warangal 12-11-2015 9 Programme on Balotsav – 2015 at Kothagudem, 19-11-2015 Khammam-Distt.- an All India cultural meet 10 Special Programme on “Cheyutha” 08-12-2015 11 A Documentary on Tribal Festival “Theeze” 11-12-2015 12 Special Programme on New Year 2016 01-01-2016 13 Special Programme on Sankranthi 15-01-2016 14 Curtain raiser - ‘Medaram Jatara’ 16-02-2016 15 Live telecast of “Sammakka – Saralamma Jatara” from Medaram 17-02-2016 to 20-02-2016 16 Special Programme on “World Wild Life Protection Day” 03-03-2016 17 Programme on International Women’s Day 08-03-2015

DDK Gangtok

The Kendra telecast programmes in terrestrial mode covering distance of 30 km radius. The programmes are mostly in . Kendra is originating and telecasting 1 hrs 15 minutes programme daily from Monday to Sunday from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm followed by relay of 15 mts North East News from DD Guwahati. Programme Transmission facility in satellite mode (05.30 PM to 09.00 PM daily) has been inaugurated by Sh. C. Lalrosanga, Director General, Doordarshan on 15.09.2015, coinciding with the foundation Day of Doordarshan. News feed are regularly sent to NE News (DD-13) for telecast from DDK, Guwahati.

Activities during 2015-16:

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Ÿ Nepali version of Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Batwas telecast. Ÿ Telecast message of Governor & Chief Minister on the occasion of Independence Day. Ÿ A success story on Biogas plant in Sikkim & activities of Sikkim Renewable energy development agency. Ÿ Special programme on Children’s Day. Ÿ Live Programme Suhanay Pal (Musical programme). Ÿ Special Programme on Durga Puja celebration at Gangtok. Ÿ Programme on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Ÿ BBIN Friendship motor rally was covered by DDK Gangtok. Ÿ Programme on Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. Ÿ TV Report on Prime Minister visit to Gangtok. Ÿ Telecast of Governor’s message on Republic Day.

DDK Mau

5 KW HPT, started relaying DD programme from 16.01.1995, which was later upgraded to programme generating facility (studio) on 30.07.1997, covering nearby areas of Mau district. Local telecast from the Kendra started from 11.09.1997 for half an hour duration. This was later on increased to one hour duration per day (except Saturday and Sunday).

Achievements during 2015-16: Ÿ Symposia for farmers of Balia, Gazipur and Mau districts were organized at different places. Ÿ Kavi Sammelan was organized and telecast. Ÿ On the eve of New Year 2016, entertainment programmes were organized and telecast. Ÿ Programme on 125th Birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was organized and telecast. Ÿ Telecast of Launch of various welfare schemes by Central Government i.e. Swachch Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, PM Jan Dhan Yojana, Krishi Bima Yojana, Make in India campaign etc. from the Kendra.

DDKGorakhpur

DDK Gorakhpur is situated at a distance of 5 KM from city headquarter. It is operational from its new studio setup from 1stJuly, 2008.The studio is fully functional in digital format. Multifarious programmes are produced at this Kendra for the local people as well as for national contribution. It also contributes to DD Kisan through the weekly programme “Hamara Pasudhan”.

Activities during 2015-16: Ÿ Organised vishal Kisan Kendra Mela and Pradarshini – 5th July, 2015 Ÿ 197th Shahadat divas of Amar Shaheed Bandhu Singh- 11th August, 2015

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Ÿ Punyatithi of Mahanth Digvijay Nathji& Mahanth Avaidya Nathji- 25th September, 2015 Ÿ Birth anniversary of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar, Bal Divas-14th & 15th November, 2015 Ÿ Lok Adalat -13th December, 2015 Ÿ Organised Kisan Goshti and Vaigyanik Sammelan – 10th January, 2016 Ÿ Organised Musical concert on eve of maker sankranti at temple-13th January, 2016

DDK Madurai (PGF)

Programme Production Centre at Madurai was commissioned on 15.08.2005.The Kendra has a single studio which is digital. PGF Madurai caters to the viewers’ need of 16 districts of southern Tamil Nadu. The programmes are mostly produced in Tamil language.

Important telecast during 2015-16: Ÿ Naalum Oru Mooligai Ÿ Namma Ooru Ÿ TMS Times Ÿ TMS Fans Show Ÿ Pavai Vizha Ÿ Emakku Thozhil Kavithai Ÿ Thiruthangaigal

Naalum Oru Mooligai out side TMS Fans Show Out side Programme Programme-27.11.15

DDK: Imphal

Doordarshan came to Manipur in the guise of VLPT as a part of the phenomenal expansion of television in the year 1982. However, much later regional transmission started from the Kendra on April 30, 1993. The initial transmission of half an hour has been gradually extended and now the Kendra telecast programmes from 3.00 PM to 7.00 PM in terrestrial mode, whereas experimental satellite channel is telecasting programme from 6.00 AM to 12.00 midnight daily (18 hrs. daily).From the month of March, 2015 onwards

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Kendra telecast programmes from 3.00 PM to 9.00 PM daily. Programmes telecast during 2015-16:

Ÿ Shumang Kumhei (), tele-plays and dramas Ÿ Agriculture Narrowcasting programme Ÿ Picturised song “Esheigi Tantha” and Manipuri digital film songs Ÿ Live-phone-in Health programme Ÿ Kendra in collaboration with DD Sports telecast a three days Indigenous Games festival from 8th to 10th December, 2015.

DDK, Nagpur

DDK Nagpur came on television map of India on 15th August 1982. Area Specific Programmes produced by DDK Nagpur and telecast through INSAT from New-Delhi for districts of Nagpur, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli & Gondia started from 1983. Studio of DDK, Nagpur was digitized in March, 2014. 100.0% programmes are produced in-House by the Kendra. Information & Education each consists 80.0 % and Entertainment 20.0 % of the total programme produced by the Kendra. The Kendra originates ‘Narrowcast Agriculture Programmes’ for five Cluster LPTs viz. Akola, Akot, Amaravati, Khamgaon& Achalpur. It also contributes Programmes to DDK Mumbai as and when needed.

Important telecast during2015 -16: Ÿ Coverage of Akashwani Sangeet Samaroh for contribution to DDK: Mumbai Ÿ Deferred live coverage of Samvidhan Divas Ÿ Programme of Left Wing Extremist affected area produced by this Kendra in Gadchiroli District Ÿ Contribution to DD Kisan by producing Montage and various other programmes coverage of Krishi Pradarshani (Agro Vision) Ÿ Coverage of ‘Multilingual Poet Gathering’ organized by Prasar Bharati at Nagpur in coordination with AIR, Nagpur Ÿ Various programmes on Govt. schemes have been produced by this Kendra i.e. Swachha Bharat Abhiyan, Jan Dhan Yojana, Indradhanush programme based on Mother and child care, teenage girl’s awareness on health and hygiene, health related issues etc. during the period.

DDK Pune

DDK, Pune was commissioned on 27.06.1999. The programmes produced by the Kendra are telecast on Sahyadri Channel. In the year 2002, 10 KW transmitter was commissioned for relaying DD News Channel. The station is also contributing by way of ENG coverages of local events to Regional (DD Sahyadri) as well as National news, DD Sports, DD Kisan &DD Bharati.

Important programmes telecast in 2015-2016:

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Ÿ Pravas Narmadalaya cha Part 1 & 2 – Interview with Shri Bharati Thakur on Narmada River. Ÿ Documentary - Mahila Sakshamikaran (Empowerment of Tribal Women) Ÿ Documentary -Yogay Tasmai Namaha by Dr. Iyangar Institute, Pune. Ÿ ‘Naamachi Sath” – Interview with Actor & Rahul Solapurkar. Ÿ Documentary -Bandivasanche Sudharana te Punarvasan (Rehabilitation of Prisoners) – shoot inside Jail. Ÿ Documentary - Ek Anmol Theva on Museum of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Ÿ TV Report - Phule, Shahu, Ambedkar Vichar Prasar Sahitya Sammelan at Bhor Distt.- Pune. Ÿ Padgham, 89th Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Sammelan of Pune – Curtain raiser. Ÿ Interview with Dr. Shripal Sabnis, Chairman, Akhil Bharatiya Sahitya Sammelan. Ÿ Programme on “World Population Day” – Ÿ Maitri Ek Khoj (Discovery of Friend) - based on Bengali Pune Festival, 2015. Ÿ International Marathon 2015. Ÿ Pune International Film Festival (PIFF)

Bheti Lagi Jiva – Rahul Deshpande & Group Pahat – Sawani Ravindra & Amol Patwardhan Group

DDK

DDK Agartala started as TVRC in October, 1982. Programme production started with the inauguration of Studio facility on 20.11.1992. DDK Agartala is transmitting six hours of programme in satellite and terrestrial mode. It is producing programme in Bengali and Kokborak languages. DDK, Agartala has extended its transmission hours from 07.00 pm to 09.00 pm for 02 hours in satellite mode. Test run is going on for its inclusion in 24x7 channels. Besides Narrowcasting programme in Kokborok and , this Kendra is also contributing to DD Kisan Channel. At present, DD, Agartala is accessible for approx. 80% of the State population wherever cable connection reaches.

Major Initiatives and achievements during 2015-2016

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Ÿ Live coverage of “Kharchi Puja” Ÿ Boat Race Competition at “Neermahal” Ÿ Live telecast of “Aagomani” programme on the eve of “Durga Puja” in October, 2015 Ÿ “Swachha Bharat” programme Ÿ Telecast of special Musical Show (open to all in the interior area), Drama Festival (invited audience in an auditorium) etc. during the period.

DDK Kozhikode

A LPT was commissioned on 15th July 1984. After a gap of 10 years, HPT of 1 KW was commissioned on 01.06.1994 and subsequently 10 KW HPT was commissioned on 02.01.2001. Programme generating facility was made available to the Kendra from 18.11.2007. Full fledge activity started from DDK Kozhikode from 07.12.2007. This Kendra is providing one hour time slot per week in the DD-Malayalam regional channel for telecast.

Activities during 2015-2016:

Sl.No. Programme details Date of telecast 1 ‘Lalitha Ganamela’ organized by AIR, Kozhikode 10.05.2015 2 Special programme ‘Yogayanam’ on Yoga day 21.06.2015 3 Report on International Child Right - (two parts) 09.08.2015 & 16.08.2015 4 ‘Theyyam’ (Kerala folk item) 30.08.2015 5 Report on the 100th Birth anniversary of Guru 20.09.2015 6 Documentary on “Cow Based Organic Farming” 25.10.2015 7 Life sketch of historian M.G.S.Narayanan - (two parts) 15.11.2015 & 22.11.2015 8 Musical feature on Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru 19.11.2015 9 Documentary on Tribal Medicine – (two parts) 27.12.2015 & 03.01.2016 10 Report on National School Sports Meet – (two parts) 07.02.2016 & 14.02.2016 11 Report on Global Ayurveda Festival inaugurated by PM 06.03.2016 12 Report on Craft Village – Handy craft Festival 13.03.2016

DD Aizwal

DD Aizwal started functioning from 12.6.1995. RNU service started with Mizo news bulletin from 26.01.2003. The dream of the people of the state came true with the installation of Digital Earth Station with effect from 25.12.2004. At present the Kendra is having local transmission of more than one hour duration for the benefit of the surrounding areas of the State.

Activities during 2015-2016:

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Sl.No. Programme details Date of telecast 1 Documentary programme on ‘Gaon Vikas Ki Ore’ Episode -7 2.4.2015 2 Special TV Report on Hon’ble President of India visit to Mizoram 11.4.2015 3 Visit of Hon’ble President of India in connection with 10th 10.4.2015 Convocation of MZU- Live from Mizoram University 4 Live Telecast from Delhi on Launching of DD Kisan Channel 26.5.2015 5 Message on ‘Green Mizoram Day 2015’ 10.6.2015 6 Live Phone-in on the occasion of ‘International Yoga Day 2015 19.6.2015 7 Live telecast on ‘Launching of Skill India Mission’ 15.7.2015 8 Message on ‘Independence Day 2015’ 15.8.2015 9 Live coverage of Rock show 22nd&23.8.2015 10 Live coverage of Indigenous Games 5th, 6th and 7th September, 2015 11 Mizoram State Legislative Assembly Budget Session 2015 6.10.2015 12 Live coverage of Unity concert at Assam Rifle Ground 22.12.2015 13 Live coverage of Coffee Nite 24.12.2015 14 Message on ‘Christmas & New Year2016 24.12.2015 15 President Message to the Nation on the eve of Republic Day 2016 25.1.2016 16 Discussion on ‘One Billion Raising Revolution 2016’ 13.2.2016 17 Mizoram State Legislative Assembly Budget Session 2016 24.3.2016

SATELLITE CHANNELS

Doordarshan is presently operating 36 Satellite channels. Details are as under:

All India Channels (6) DD National DD News DD Sports DD Bharati DD Urdu DD Kisan Regional Channels (16) DD Malyalam DD Chandana DD Yadagiri DD Podhigai DD Sahyadri DD Girnar DD Odia DD Kashir DD North East DD Bangla DD Punjabi DD Rajasthan DD Bihar DD Uttar Pradesh DD Madhya Pradesh DD Saptagiri State Networks (13) Himachal Pradesh Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Haryana Uttarakhand Tripura Mizoram Meghalaya Manipur Arunachal Pradesh Nagaland Assam Sikkim International Channel DD India (1)

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Doordarshan Network Programme Production centres For in house Programme production, there are 67 Studio centres in the country. These include 17 major Studio centres at state capitals, a Regional Production Centre at Guwahati and 49 other Studio centres located at various places in the country. State-wise list of Studio centres is given at Annexure-I.

Terrestrial Transmitters

For terrestrial transmission, 1416 transmitters of varying power, installed throughout length and breadth of the country, are in operation. Break up of these transmitters is as under:

Service HPTs LPTs VLPTs Transposers Total DD 1 transmitters 138 733 355 18 1244 DD News transmitters 73 78 17 168 Other transmitters (digital) 4 4

State wise no. of transmitters is given at Annexure II. In terrestrial mode, DD 1 (National) Channel coverage is estimated to be available to about 92.6% population of the country. Terrestrial coverage of DD News Channel is estimated to be available to about 49% population. Area-wise coverage of DD 1 and DD News Channel is 81% and 26%, respectively.

Free-to-air DTH “DD Direct +”

Doordarshan launched its free-to-air DTH service “DD Free Dish” (Earlier DD Direct+) in December, 2004 with a bouquet of 33 TV channels. This service was started with the primary objective of providing TV coverage to the areas hitherto uncovered by terrestrial transmitters. Capacity of DTH Platform was subsequently augmented to 59 TV channels. DTH signals can be received anywhere in the country (except Andaman & Nicobar Islands) with the help of small sized dish receive units. For A&N Islands, DTH service in C-band with a bouquet of 10 channels was started with effect from September, 2009. Upgradation of Doordarshan’s DTH Platform “DD FREE DISH” from 59 to 112 channels has recently been completed and Commissioning of upgraded platform is dependent upon implementation of Conditional Access System (CAS).Presently, 64 TV channels are available on DTH platform.

Channel List w.e.f. 16.08.2015

1. DD-National 17. DD Rajasthan 33. Cinema TV 49. Khushboo TV 2. DD News 18. DD Oriya 34. DD Urdu 50. Focus News 3. DD Sports 19. DD Podhigai 35. Time TV 51. 9XM 4. DD India 20. DD Punjabi 36. DD Saptagiri 52. France 24 5. DD Bharati 21. DD Sahyadri 37. India TV 53. Zee Sangam 6. DD Bangla 22. DD Yadagiri 38. Aastha TV 54. Star Utsav 7. DD Chandana 23. DD Malayalam 39. Manoranjan TV 55. Zee Anmol 8. DD Girnar 24. Lok Sabha 40. News Nation 56. Masti 9. DD Kashir 25. Rajya Sabha 41. 57. B-4U Music

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10. Shri News 26. Housefull Movies 42. Dabangg 58. Dillagi 11. Ashtha Bhajan 27. Dangal 43. Rishtey 59. DW TV 12. B4U Movies 28. Bhojpuri Cinema 44. Ashirwad Classic 60. News 24 13 .Manoranjan Music 29. DD Bihar 45. Maha Movie 61. NHK World 14. India News 30. DD North East 46. DD MP 62. RT Movies 15. IBN7 31. DD UP 47. Enterr10 63. ABP News 16. DD Kisan 32. Sadhna 48. ABC 64. Russia Today Radio channels 1. AIR VBS 7. AIR Gujrati 13. AIR Kannada 19. AIR Ragam 2. AIR Telugu 8. FM Rainbow 14. AIR Bangla 20. FM Rainbow Bangalore 3. AIR Marathi 9. AIR Punjabi 15. AIR Hindi 21. AIR Urdu 4. AIR Tamil 10. FM Gold 16. AIR N.E 22. AIR Oriya 5. AIR Test 105 11. Radio Kashmir 17.FM Rainbow Chennai 23. AIR Malayalam 6. AIR Test 106 12. Gyan Vani 18. Gold Marathi 24. AIR Assamese

Developmental activities during 2015-16:

Digitalisation

Projects for establishment of 40 digital high power transmitters as part of continuing scheme of 11th Plan are being implemented in two phases. In first phase, 19 digital transmitters are under implementation. Installation completed for 16 digital HPTs and these are ready for commissioning and the remaining 03 digital HPTs are at advanced stage of completion. These 19 digital HPTs are expected to be commissioned during the current Plan period.

Remaining 21 digital high power transmitters are to be set up along with 23 additional digital high power transmitters approved as part of 12th Plan new schemes. Action has been initiated for setting up of these 44 digital HPTs (21 DTTs as part of 11th Plan & 23 DTTs approved as part of 12th Plan). Specifications for transmitter equipment are under finalization. These 44 digital HPTs are expected to be setup, in phases, in about 2 years’ time.

Locations of 40 digital HPTs approved in 11th Plan and 23 digital HPTs approved in 12th Plan are given at Annexure-III.

New 24 hrs Satellite Channel

A new 24 hrs Satellite channel “DD Kisan”, Doordarshan’s farmer-centric channel, was launched on 26.05.2015. This channel is available in the bouquet of Doordarshan’s DTH Service “Free Dish”. Number of DD Channels now stands at 36.

DTH

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Conditional Access System (CAS). All the channels would be free and no subscription would be payable by the viewers. Presently, there are 64 channels on DTH Platform. Prasar Bharati Board, in its 129th meeting held on 16.10.2015, has approved engagement of Deity approved Indian CAS vendor, M/s By Design, for implementation of CAS on “DD Free Dish”.

High Definition Television (HDTV)

HDTV refers to video having resolution 5 times higher than traditional television systems (Standard- Definition TV). Main features of HDTV are - Crystal clear & noise free picture; more realistic colours; wide screen picture and more viewing realism. Following HDTV projects are presently under implementation: HDTV transmitters at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai (Installation of transmitters has been completed at all locations and ready for commissioning.) Multi-Camera mobile production facility at Delhi HDTV Studios at Kolkata & Chennai (Layout Plan & Specifications are under finalization).

Modernization, Augmentation and Replacement

It has been the constant endeavour of Doordarshan to modernize its network by replacing old equipment by the state-of-art equipment and augment the existing facilities. At present, following major projects have been implemented/are under implementation for modernization and augmentation of Doordarshan network.

Terrestrial Transmitters

1. Two no. old ageing 100 W LPTs replaced with 500 W Automode (1+1) LPTs at Kankauli (Maharashtra) and Sheopur Kalan (MP)

2. Replacement of following 15 existing old analog High Power Transmitters

Dibrugarh Jaisalmer Jabalpur Tura Kolkata (DD News) Raipur Pune Visakhapatnam Agra Fazilka Bhuj Mau Ananthpur Daltonganj Bhawanipatna

HPTs at 13 locations have been replaced. At remaining 2 locations (Fazilka & Jaisalmer), installation of transmitter equipment has been completed & under testing.

Setting up of five high power transmitters (10 KW) at Rajouri (DD1 & DD News), Green Ridge (DD1), Himbotingla Top (DD1) &Patni Top (DD 1) in J&K for expansion of terrestrial coverage. At Rajouri, transmitters are to be installed in the existing AIR building. Building modification has been completed. Action for procurement of transmitters at Rajouri in progress. Tenders have been invited, opened& tech. evaluation completed. Order is to be placed. Sites at other 3 locations finalized and taken over &building construction is in progress.

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12th Plan of Doordarshan

Doordarshan’s 12th Plan scheme “Broadcasting Infrastructure Network Development” has been approved at an outlay of Rs.1893.14 crore. This includes Rs.1215 crore for continuing schemes and an amount of Rs.678.14 crore has been allocated for new schemes. Main thrust areas in 12th Plan are –expansion of DTH; expansion of HDTV; digitalization of Doordarshan network; modernization of Doordarshan’s Studio, Transmitter and Satellite broadcast equipment.

Sub-Scheme wise breakup of 12th Plan (New Schemes) is: Expansion of DTH Upgradation of DTH platform for transmission of 250 TV channels High Definition TV HDTV Studio at Kolkata & Chennai Digitalization of Doordarshan network (i). Setting up of Digital HPTs at 23 nos. (ii). Digitalization of archives: Augmentation of facilities at Central Archives, Delhi & fou Regional Archives.

Modernization, Augmentation and placement of Studio and Transmitter equipment (i). Modernization of CPC &Kendras (ii). Upgradation of facilities at News Headquarter Delhi

Modernization, Augmentation and Replacement of Satellite Broadcast equipment (i). Upgradation of 13 Earth stations, replacement of Earth station equipment (ii). construction of 2 Earth station buildings Infrastructure augmentation and Misc. works (i). Strengthening of security related and other infrastructure. (ii). Staff quarters at Chandigarh

Strengthening of Border Coverage 8 HPTs in areas bordering Nepal: Projects of setting up of these 8 HPTs along Indo Nepal border have been dropped as per decision taken by Prasar Bharati in Mid Term review and approved by Prasar Bharati Board in its 129th meeting held on 16.10.2015. Strengthening of Tower (300M) at Rameshwaram

New media technologies / Alternate delivery platforms Live streaming of DD channels & delivery through internet on consumer devices.

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OFC connectivity Linking of selected DDKs through OFC network

Training More than 250 engineering officers have been provided training in 16 training courses conducted during the period and 12 training courses conducted during Dec 2015 to March 2016. In addition, training is provided by the equipment manufactures at their works. About 180 engineering officers have been trained during the period against various A/Ts by the equipment manufacturers for new equipment being inducted in the network.

International conferences/ ABU Workshops

Following International conferences/ ABU workshops organized by various international organizations during 2015-16 were attended by Doordarshan officials: 1. Conference Preparatory Meeting for WRC-15 was attended by Sh. S. Ramachandaran ADG (E) from 27.03.2015 to 02.04.2015 in Geneva, Switzerland. 2. ABU Technical Bureau Mid-Year meeting was attended by Sh. Sunil, ADG (E) from 05.05.2015 to 06.05.2015 at Bali, Indonesia. 3. Sub-regional workshop on DVB-T2 Transmission was conducted from 11-15 May, 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sh. M.S. Duhan, DDG(E) & Sh. Surender Singh, DE from DD were the resource persons for this workshop. 4. AIBD-in-country workshop on Digital Audio / Video Archive held at DDK, Kolkata from 06-10 July, 2015 was attended by 10 participants.

Important Coverage More than 125 events have been covered live by Doordarshan during 2015-16 by using OB/ EFP Vans. Some of the major events covered by Doordarshan are as under:-

Sl. No. Event Details Venue Date 1 Conference of Environment Ministers of States Delhi 06-Apr-15 2 9th Civil service day Vigyan Bhawan 21-Apr-15 New Delhi 3 PM coverage of BJP National education meeting at Bengaluru Bengaluru 03-04-Apr-15 4 Financial Inclusion Conference Inaugurated by PM Mumbai 02-Apr-15 5 PM visit to Rourkela. Rourkela. 03-Apr-15 6 Inauguration of Global Exhibition on Services by PM Delhi 23-Apr-15 7 NIA Campus Inauguration by PM Delhi 25-Apr-15

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8 PM visit to RCTC, launch of social security project. Kolkata 03-05-15 9 PM visit to Bellur Math Bellur Math 07-09-15 10 PM’s public meeting at polo ground, Asansol 09-13-May-15 11 PM visit to Mathura Mathura 14-15-May-15 12 International Buddha Purnima Divas-PM Delhi 22-23-May-15 13 PM visit to Dantewada Dantewada 24-May-15 14 PM visit to Raipur Raipur 25-May-15 15 T-20 Developing league cricket tournament Chennai 05-06-Jun-15 16 PM’s Coverage at Bangladesh Bangladesh 06-07-Jun-15 17 PM’s speech on Yoga Day TV coverage Vigyan Bhawan 21-Jun-15 18 International Yoga Day TV coverage at Rajpath Delhi 21-Jun-15 19 PM’s speech at the smart city function Vigyan Bhawan 25-Jun-15 20 PM’s public meeting at Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Vizac 16-Jul-15 21 PM’s visit to Jammu Jammu 17-Jul-15 22 PM coverage, International labour conference Vigyan Bhawan 17-Jul-15 23 Rath Yatra Puri 18-27-Jul-15 24 PM coverage at Patna Patna 25-Jul-15 25 PM coverage at Rly. Station, Bihar Sharif 25-Jul-15 26 Cremation and tributes to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Rameshwaram 29-30-Jul-15 Ex-President of India 27 Birth Centenary of Rani Gaidinliu of NE Vigyan Bhawan 01-Aug-15 28 Laying of Foundation stone of 2nd railways over Ganga Ganga river 18-Aug-15 river from Veterinary college, Patna by Hon’ble PM MokamaGhat, Patna 29 PM visit to Jaipur to attend FIPIC Summit Jaipur 21-Aug-15 30 Prime Minister’s address to Nation Red Fort, Delhi 15-Aug-15 31 Coverage of Bilateral talk with PM and President of Seychelles Delhi 26-Aug-15 32 Launch of GSLV/GSAT-6 Sriharikota 27-Aug-15 33 Aranmula Boat race Kerala 31-Aug-15 34 Inauguration of conference by PM organized by Delhi 03-Sep-15 Vivekananda International foundation 35 Hon’ble PM visit to Gaya(Public Rally) Gaya 05-Sep-15

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36 Inauguration of World Hindi Conference by PM Bhopal 10-Sep-15 37 Convocation Address at PGI by Hon’ble PM Chandigarh 11-Sep-15 38 Public address by Hon’ble PM Chandigarh 11-Sep-15 39 55th National Open Athletics Championship Kolkata 16-19-Sep-15 40 Pune festival Pune 18-Sep-15 41 Remote inauguration of PRS by Hon’ble PM from DLW Varanasi 18-Sep-15 42 Launch of PSLV-C30/ASTROST Sriharikota 28-Sep-15 43 Hon’ble PM’s visit to Ranchi and Dumka Ranchi & Dumka 02-Oct-15 44 56thEdition of Subrorto Cup Football Tournament Delhi 06-Oct-15 45 Hon’ble PM’s meeting with German Chancellor Bengaluru 06-Oct-15 46 CM Trophy 1st International Triangular Cricket Series Hyderabad 07-Oct-15 47 Navaratri festival Ahmedabad 13-22-Oct-15 48 Hon’ble PM’s visit to Mumbai Mumbai 11-Oct-15 49 Birth Anniversary of former President Sh. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam DRDO, Delhi 15-Oct-15 50 PM address on Completion of ten years of RTI at Vigyan Bhawan 16-Oct-15 Vigyan Bhawan 51 Foundation Laying of New Capital of AP by PM Amravati 22-Oct-15 52 Inauguration of Renigunta Airport & Mobile Manufacturing 22-Oct-15 by Hon’ble PM 53 Inauguration of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mohotsav by Hon’ble PM Delhi 24-Oct-15 54 India Africa Forum Summit Delhi 26-29-Oct-15 55 Live coverage of Hon’ble PM visit to Sonipat to lay Sonipat 05-Nov-15 the foundation stone of Western Peripheral Expressway 56 PM Visit to Inaugurate the Second Phase of Hydel Project Baglihar 07-Nov-15 Foundation stone Development Institute etc 57 Republic Day Celebrations-2016 Delhi 26 Jan -16 58 PM rally at Garrison Ground Delhi 27th Jan- 16 59 Presentation of Union Railway Budget Delhi 25th Feb-16 60 Presentation of Union General Budget Delhi 29th Feb- 16

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Beating Retreat - 2016

Launch of DD News mobile app

Hon’ble MoS (I&B) and Chairman, Prasar Bharati visit to Doordarshan

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International Yoga Day, 2015

Laying of Foundation Stone of FM Transmitter at Meerut by Hon’ble MoS (I&B)

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ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND ACCOUNTS

Prasar Bharati has switched over from the Government budgeting and accounting system to accrual accounting system with effect from 01.04.2005. Pursuant to this, Prasar Bharati started receiving the financial support from the Central Government in the form of Grant-in-Aid to cover part of its Revenue Expenditure (Plan & Non-Plan) and loans hitherto received to cover the part of its Capital Expenditure (Plan) are also being received as grants w.e.f. 2012-13 onwards. The revenue-earnings of Prasar Bharati, which were required to be credited into the Consolidated Fund of India prior to its de-linking from the Government budgeting system are now retained by Prasar Bharati in its IEBR (Internal & Extra-Budgetary Resources). In terms of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Prasar Bharati and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 22nd May, 2000, Prasar Bharati is required to render the monthly account of expenditure and receipts to the Government. Annual statement of accounts is also required to be prepared and got audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The accounts of Prasar Bharati certified by C&AG are forwarded annually to the Central Government for being laid in both the Houses of Parliament.

PROFORMA ACCOUNTS

Prior to the corporatization of Prasar Bharati, both Doordarshan and All India Radio were preparing Proforma Accounts to reflect the transactions related to their commercial activities. Special efforts were made to complete these accounts. All India Radio and Doordarshan have now completed the Proforma Accounts upto 31st March, 2000. These Proforma Accounts were submitted to the respective AG offices for audit.

TAXES LEVIED ON PRASAR BHARATI

INCOME TAX

Exemption from Income Tax has been granted to Prasar Bharati vide Finance Bill 2012-CBDT Circular No.3/2012 dated 12.06.2012 by insertion of a NEW CLAUSE 23BBH Under Section 10 of the IT Act with effect from 1.4.2013. The clause reads as under:

Clause 23BBH [any income of the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) established under sub- section (1) of section 3 of the Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990].

Apart from having received Income Tax Refunds for more than Rs.20 crores in past, Prasar Bharati has been able to get another refund of Rs.4,03,14,540/- for A.Y.2014-15 (FY 2013-14) vide DD No. 931653 dated 29.03.2016.

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On having received Certification of Audit by C&AG, Income Tax Return of Prasar Bharati for the Financial Year 2014-15 has been filed on 14.3.2016.

SERVICE TAX

Prasar Bharati was not liable to be taxed earlier by virtue of Section 22 of Prasar Bharati Act, 1990 which was subsequently omitted vide Finance Act, 2002 and Prasar Bharati was made liable to collect & pay Service Tax w.e.f. 01.04.2003 onwards. Since then Prasar Bharati has been depositing Service Tax each month regularly.

In the absence of dedicated financial cadre with requisite expertise in Service Tax, compliances vis-à-vis Service Tax rules have sometimes suffered. Further timely availability of input credit vouchers from over 600 DDOs of AIR & DD spread across the country especially during Tax Audit by authorities may become difficult. Resultantly some notices have been received from Service Tax Authorities which are being dealt with either by making the necessary details available or through Appeals to CESTAT, wherever required. A hearing on ‘Stay Application’ for the Year 2008-09 has been held by CESTAT on 28.9.2015 wherein the requirement of further pre-deposit has been waived and Stay recovery has been ordered by the Tribunal in favour of Prasar Bharati during pendency of the appeal.

INTERNAL AUDIT

Under the Government Budgetary System, internal audit functions were discharged by the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting through its PAOs (Pay and Accounts Offices) identified for the purpose. Prasar Bharati is in the process of developing its own internal audit system by creating its own Finance & Accounts cadre. Internal Audit of 100 selected DDOs of Prasar Bharati scattered all over India for the years 2012-13 & 2013-14 was however, got conducted by outsourcing a Chartered Accountant firm namely M/s Sushil Jeetpuria & Co. The Report for the years 2012-13 and 2013-14 submitted by the firm has been forwarded to the Directorates for compliance.

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PRASAR BHARATI BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

Rs Rs SCHEDULE As at As at 31-Mar-15 31-Mar-14 CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND AND LIABILITIES Corpus/Capital Fund 1 Reserves and Surplus 2 - - Earmarked/Endowment Funds 3 - - Secured Loan 4 - - Unsecured Loan 5 66,17,72,72,000 66,17,72,72,000 Deferred Credit Liabilities 6 - - Current Liabilities and Provisions 7 87,78,66,02,822 76,60,15,24,289 TOTAL 1,53,96,38,74,822 1,42,77,87,96,289 ASSETS Fixed Assets 8 16,84,27,91,960 14,95,19,61,413 Capital Work-in progress 8 3,63,01,59,477 3,20,45,00,830 Investments (I) Earmarked/ 9 - Endowment Funds (ii) Others 10 - - Current Assets, Loans and Advances 11 18,99,26,24,449 18,66,93,96,264 Miscellaneous Expenditure - - Deficit as per Income & Expenditure 1,14,49,82,98,936 1,05,95,29,37,782 Account TOTAL 1,53,96,38,74,822 1,42,77,87,96,289 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES 25 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND NOTES ON ACCOUNTS 26

Jawhar Sircar Rajeev Singh Vineeta Barwa Chief Executive Officer Member(F) ADG (B&A) New Delhi

Place: Dated

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PRASAR BHARATI INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ended 31 March 2015 Rs Rs Schedule FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH ENDED 31 MARCH 15 14 INCOME Income from Sales/ Services 12 130101,74,021 136099,73,099 Grants /subsidies 24256200000 21254700000 Fees/subscriptions 46248175 56368679 Income from Investments ( income on investments from 15 - - earmarked/endow. Funds transferred to Funds) - - Income from Royalty, Publications etc 16 Interest Earned 17 10135,93,982 7427,84,410 Other Income 18 20699,88,397 21841,36,457 TOTAL A 40396204575 37847962645 EXPENDITURE Establishment Expenses 19 20667244727 19098910564 Other Administrative Expenses 20 107610,13,668 91949,80,629 Programme related Expenses 21 84992,36,763 67265,60,427 Expenditure on Grants & subsidy 22 - - Interest 23 68296,43,820 77416,11,566 Depreciation 8 22177,96,169 22371,30,375 TOTAL B 48974935147 44999193561 Balance being excess of Expenditure over Income ( A-B) (85787,30,572) (71512,30,916) Add: Prior period Adjustments & Exceptional items 24 333,69,418 (8308,59,525) Add: Balance brought forward from previous year (1059529,37,782) (979708,47,341) BALANCE BEING DEFICIT CARRIED OVER TO BALANCE (1144982,98,936) (1059529,37,782) SHEET

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICES 25 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND NOTES ON ACCOUNTS 26

Jawhar Sircar Rajeev Singh Vineeta Barwa Chief Executive Officer Member (F) ADG (B&A)

Place: New Delhi Dated

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PRASAR BHARATI SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015

Rs Rs SCHEDULE 1- CORPUS/CAPITAL FUND: As at 31.03.15 As at 31.03.14 Balance as at the beginning of the year - - Add: Grants -In-Aid received during the year. - - Balance Corpus/Capital Fund - - Income and Expenditure Account - - - - BALANCE AS AT THE YEAR END - - SCHEDULE 2- RESERVES AND SURPLUS 1.Capital Reserve: As per last account - - Additions during the year - - Total - - 2.General Reserve - - As per last account - - Addition during the year - - Less: Deductions during the year - - Total - - SCHEDULE 3- EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS CAPITAL ASSETS FUNDS a) Opening Balance of the funds - - b) Add to the Funds: Amounts transferred from Grants/Corpus/Capital Fund for meeting Capital Expenditure/Advances - - NET BALANCE AS AT THE YEAR END - - SCHEDULE 4- SECURED LOANS AND BORROWINGS: - - - -

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PRASAR BHARATI SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015 Rs Rs As at 31.03.15 As at 31.03.14 SCHEDULE 5- UNSECURED LOANS 1. Loan In Perpetuity 42,58,08,02,000 42,58,08,02,000 2. Central Government - - 3. Capital Loan from Ministry of I&B 9,78,69,70,000 11,22,72,87,000 4. Repayment of Loan due but not paid 12,18,03,00,000 10,73,99,83,000 5. Interest free Loan for CWG 2010 1,62,92,00,000 1,62,92,00,000 TOTAL 66,17,72,72,000 66,17,72,72,000 SCHEDULE 6- DEFERRED CREDIT LIABILITIES: - - SCHEDULE 7- CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS - - A. Current Liabilities - - Advances received- against deposit work 1,20,65,18,628 1,20,87,75,910 Deposits, earnest money, caution money/security deposits 65,83,84,639 64,90,21,853 Interest on Loan in Perpetuity 44,70,98,42,100 41,72,91,85,960 Interest on Capital Loan 23,11,51,00,000 20,02,97,00,000 Penal Interest On Interest/principal due 3,78,15,00,000 3,02,64,00,000 Other current liabilities -recoveries from salary and wages and others 43,57,648 43,57,648 etc. Salary accrued for the Month of March 1,60,24,15,000 1,58,65,09,000 Income tax/Sales tax deducted at source - Remittances to/from HQ/DDOs in transit/reconciliation’s 3,26,59,99,450 2,47,71,56,367 Total A 78,34,41,17,465 70,71,11,06,738 *(Refer Schedule 26, Note 7, 14, 18 & 19 of Notes to Accounts) B. Provisions For Spectrum/Space Segment expense 5,58,51,00,000 3,56,37,00,000 For other expenses (including CAG Audit Fee etc.) 3,10,23,42,068 23198,91,068 NPS provisions* 19,16,00,000 - Stock Provisions* 12,49,37,564 - Provision for Other Departmental loans and advances* 16,02,54,598 - Provision for Doubtful Debts 26,66,05,146 - For Statutory liabilities (service Tax ) 1,16,45,981 68,26,483 *( Refer Schedule 26, Note 12 & 15 of Notes to Accounts) - - Total B 9,44,24,85,357 5,89,04,17,551 Total A+B 87,78,66,02,822 76,60,15,24,289

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SCHEDULE 8- FIXED ASSETS DESCRIPTION GROSS BLOCK Depreciation Net Block Net Block Cost as on 1st Additions/ Deductions/ Cost at the For the year Cumulative As at 31st As at 31st April’14 Transfers from adjustments/ yearend upto to the Mar’ Mar’ civil wings transfers/ 31.03.15 year during the year disposal re- classification during the year ** A. Fixed Assets 1. Land 263,35,994 17,69,087 281,05,080 - - 281,05,080 263,35,994 - - - 2. Buildings 41036,30,861 5270,47,951 46306,78,811 873,43,097 6405,39,425 39901,39,386 35504,34,533 Others - - - - 3. Plant Machinery & - - - - Equipments a) Studios 254805,25,110 6866,78,464 261672,03,574 7253,51,714 222006,50,371 39665,53,203 40052,26,452 b) Transmitters 365326,70,220 15721,11,850 381047,82,070 8910,54,252 326042,39,140 55005,42,930 48194,85,331 c) Machinery/ 48192,01,805 12070,56,932 60262,58,737 4630,68,053 29336,78,565 30925,80,172 23485,91,293 Equipments d) Electrical Instal- 552,04,289 115,99,472 668,03,761 24,40,161 154,16,898 513,86,864 422,27,552 lations 4. Vehicles 739,66,628 41,427 740,08,055 11,23,843 730,61,321 9,46,734 20,29,149 5. Furniture, Fixtures 1639,19,237 361,46,257 138,69,418 2139,34,912 109,76,520 902,00,455 1237,34,458 846,95,302 6. Office Equip- 1844,83,384 81,16,990 1926,00,374 100,17,391 1618,83,004 307,17,370 326,17,771 ments 7. Computers 2195,55,888 441,88,869 2637,44,757 264,21,140 2056,58,993 580,85,764 403,18,035 8 Other fixed - - - - assets Capital Expenditure 99700,61,214 99700,61,214 - 99700,61,214 - - on various schemes - - - - Total of Current 816295,54,629 40947,57,298 - 857243,11,927 22177,96,169 688953,89,385 168427,91,960 149519,61,413 Year (A) B CAPITAL WORK- 32045,00,830 4256,58,647 36301,59,477 - 36301,59,477 32045,00,830 IN-PROGRESS Total(B) 32045,00,830 4256,58,647 - 36301,59,477 - - 36301,59,477 32045,00,830 TOTAL 848340,55,459 45204,15,945 - 893544,71,404 22177,96,169 688953,89,385 204729,51,437 181564,62,243 ** - Previous Year 809173,89,248 39166,66,210 - 848340,55,458 31353,89,900 666775,93,215 181564,62,243 173751,85,933 (From Furniture and Fixtures there is a depreciation write back of Rs. 13869418 due to excess depreciation charged last year)

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PRASAR BHARATI SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31.03.2015 Rs Rs As at 31.03.15 As at 31.03.14 SCHEDULE 9- INVESTMENTS FROM EARMARKED/ENDOWMENT FUNDS 1. In Government Securities - - 2. Other approved securities - - 3. Other - - Total - - SCHEDULE 10- INVESTMENTS-OTHER 1. In government Securities - - 2.Other approved securities - - 3. Others - - Total - - SCHEDULE 11- CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS AND ADVANCES ETC A. CURRENT ASSETS: Inventories 12,49,37,564 12,49,37,564 Sundry Debtors- Good 2,56,20,83,160 2,14,76,84,452 Sundry Debtors- Doubtful 53,32,10,291 53,37,98,282 Cash Balance in hand/Imprest 1,86,43,957 2,40,67,582 Bank Balance With Scheduled Banks - - on current accounts 22,25,35,510 4,20,18,74,554 on Collection accounts 4,87,57,818 70,41,74,945 on Deposit account and other FDRs 5,94,60,67,941 3,97,91,64,227 with Various offices 9,05,57,32,263 6,48,78,99,087 with CP Fund A/c 14,05,889 9,06,629 Total (A) (Refer Schedule 26, Note 13 & 14 of Notes to Accounts) 18,51,33,74,393 18,20,45,07,322 B. Loans/advances - - 1. Loans/advances - - Staff 16,75,52,156 16,20,95,495 Others-departmental 16,02,54,598 16,02,54,598 Suspense account - - 2.Advances and other amounts recoverable in cash or in kind or for value to be - - received On capital account - - Prepayment - - Others - - 3. Interest Accrued: - - On investments from Earmarked/endowment funds - - On Term Deposits with Scheduled Banks 9,61,65,496 8,73,12,675 Others - - 4. TDS & Income Tax 5,52,77,806 5,52,26,174 Total (B) 47,92,50,056 46,48,88,942 (Refer Schedule 26, Note 18 of Notes to Accounts) Total (A)+(B) 18,99,26,24,449 18,66,93,96,264

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Rs Rs 2014-15 2013-14 SCHEDULE 12- INCOME FROM SALES/SERVICES Income from services AIR and DD (Commercial revenue) 13,10,40,19,303 13,75,75,48,551 Deduct: Share of other agencies 10,03,55,000 15,81,12,594 Add: Sales of CD/VCD 65,09,718 1,05,37,142 (Refer Schedule 26, Note 16 of Notes to Accounts) - - Total 13,01,01,74,021 13,60,99,73,099 SCHEDULE 13- GRANTS /SUBSIDIES Add: Grants -In-Aid received during the year from Govt. of India, Ministry of I&B 4,36,00,00,000 4,10,00,00,000 -Plan. Add: Grants -In-Aid received during the year from Govt. Of India, Ministry of I&B 20,01,98,00,000 17,30,00,00,000 -Non-Plan. Add: Grants-In-Aid received during the year for Common wealth Games. - - Add: Grants-In-Aid carry forward from previous year - Deduct: Transferred to Capital Assets Fund Deduct: Unspent balance of Grant in aid for Common Wealth Games - - Deduct: Unspent balance of Grant in aid received from Govt. of India, Ministry of 12,36,00,000 14,53,00,000 I&B -Plan. Total 24,25,62,00,000 21,25,47,00,000 SCHEDULE 14-FEES/SUBSCRIPTIONS Professional/Consultancy services fee 4,62,48,175 5,63,68,679 Deduct: Share of other agencies - - Total 4,62,48,175 5,63,68,679 SCHEDULE 15-INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Investments Investments Interest on Fixed Deposits from Earmarked from Earmarked Funds Funds Total SCHEDULE 16-INCOME FROM ROYALTY, PUBLICATIONS ETC SCHEDULE 17 INTEREST EARNED On Term Deposits with Scheduled Banks 92,99,21,389 70,69,24,598 On others like employees advances etc. 1,48,05,887 3,04,46,137 Interest on debtors and other receivables 6,88,66,706 54,13,675 Total 1,01,35,93,982 74,27,84,410

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Rs Rs 2014-15 2013-14 SCHEDULE 18- OTHER INCOME A. Other Receipts including Fees from Towers/staff quarters a) License Fees from Towers 61,83,13,275 42,40,79,681 b) License Fees from Staff Quarters 3,51,85,941 3,08,14,641 c) DTH Income 1,14,82,76,806 1,35,93,00,000 d) Others 19,25,87,852 30,56,83,526 Others (Refer Schedule 26, Note 16 of Notes to Accounts) Total A 1,99,43,63,874 2,11,98,77,848 B. Profit on Sales/disposal of assets - - a) Owned Assets 15,44,845 84,050 b) Assets acquired out of grants, or received free of cost 7,15,103 3,20,425 c) Assets acquired prior to 1.4.2000 7,33,64,575 6,38,54,134 Total B 7,56,24,523 6,42,58,609 Total ( A+B) 2,06,99,88,397 2,18,41,36,457 SCHEDULE 19- ESTABLISHMENT AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Rs Rs Rs Rs 2014-15 2013-14 Plan Non Plan Total Total Establishment Expenses a) Salaries & Wages - 18,25,53,12,875 18,25,53,12,875 17,00,20,17,119 b) Allowances and Bonus - 55,48,72,667 55,48,72,667 53,20,15,520 c) Contribution to CPF - 19,64,64,571 19,64,64,571 25,41,479 d) Expenses on Employee’s retirement/ - 1,39,47,98,112 1,39,47,98,112 1,32,85,36,388 terminal exp/Pension etc. - e) Staff Welfare expenses - 8,25,859 8,25,859 11,40,463 f) Others including Medical - 26,49,70,643 2649,70,643 23,26,59,595 Total - 20,66,72,44,727 20,66,72,44,727 19,09,89,10,564

(Refer Schedule 26, Note 19 of Notes to Accounts)

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SCHEDULE 20- OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Rs Rs Rs Rs Rs 2014-15 2013-14 Plan Non Plan Total Plan Total Electricity and Power 2,74,24,85,654 2,74,24,85,654 2,56,59,89,804 Water charges 4,02,14,476 4,02,14,476 5,38,09,402 Insurance on plant & Machinery - - - Repairs and Maintenance on Plant & Machinery - 72,84,509 72,84,509 52,51,275 Insurance on land and Buildings - - - Provision for Stock Provisions 12,49,37,564 12,49,37,564 Provision for Other Departmental loans and advances 16,02,54,598 16,02,54,598 Provision for Doubtful Debts Rent, Rates and taxes - 39,82,58,062 39,82,58,062 38,46,25,160 Repairs and Maintenance of vehicles 43,67,16,087 43,67,16,087 34,11,34,701 Postage, telephone and communication charges - 13,55,35,897 13,55,35,897 12,91,39,486 and Stationery(incl.Floppy,disc.) - 12,76,62,914 12,76,62,914 10,94,91,985 Traveling & Conveyance expenses- local - 38,56,11,527 38,56,11,527 32,39,29,319 Traveling -Foreign 1,56,77,188 1,56,77,188 52,86,163 Scholarship Stipends 1,52,77,412 1,52,77,412 1,15,35,423 Auditors remunerations 46,81,621 46,81,621 59,61,883 Hospitality Expenses 1,68,71,242 1,68,71,242 158,65,322 Professional charges (Armed Guards etc.) - 119,27,14,988 1,19,27,14,988 1,04,03,29,490 Bad and doubtful debt/advances Provisions 26,66,05,146 26,66,05,146 - Advertisement and Publicity - 13,89,28,682 13,89,28,682 15,27,05,174 Bank Charges 1,62,897 1,62,897 1,01,954 Supplies & material consumables - 48,78,49,856 48,78,49,856 43,13,12,135 Other administrative expenses - 94,26,75,403 94,26,75,403 69,82,18,196 Minor works and mach. & equipments and tools - 1,84,23,94,714 1,84,23,94,714 1,39,87,99,696 Service Tax 1,27,82,13,231 1,27,82,13,231 1,52,14,93,782 Sales tax - - 279 Prior year expenses net/others - - Total - 10,76,10,13,668 10,76,10,13,668 9,19,49,80,629 (Refer Schedule 26, Note 14& 19 of Notes to Accounts)

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SCHEDULE 21-PROGRAMME RELATED EXPENSES Rs Rs Rs Rs. Rs 2014-15 2013-14 Plan Non Plan Total Plan Total Royalty 101,29,350 3706,72,130 3808,01,480 8086689 2743,45,144 Payment to UNI/PTI 1,50,270 2315,21,336 2316,71,606 - 1759,81,969 Commissioning of Programme Soft Wares exp. 1172,54,295 14993,08,061 16165,62,356 136814636 11042,07,058 Panam Satellite expenses 552,73,871 6604,85,859 7157,59,730 - 5065,60,665 Sport Events Expenses 80,45,918 320,57,486 401,03,404 1243380 1029,24,259 Payment to Artists (PP & S etc.) 482,51,822 26077,52,178 26560,04,000 302157940 21496,97,274 Other programme expenses 38,47,442 7077,66,472 7116,13,914 5390660 4528,54,255 J&K Package - 186,45,093 186,45,093 201790722 2017,90,722 N.E. Package - 3,244 3,244 4954113 1473,61,793 Spectrum & Space Segment Charges 4,81,971 21269,13,765 21273,95,736 16026,00,000 Common Wealth Games - 6,76,200 6,76,200 82,37,288 Total 2434,34,939 82558,01,824 84992,36,763 660438140 67265,60,427 SCHEDULE 22- EXPENDITURE ON GRANTS, SUBSIDIES ETC Plan Non Plan Total Plan Total Expenditure on grants Plan Non Plan Total 2013-14 - - - - - SCHEDULE 23- INTEREST EXPENSES Plan Non Plan Total Plan Total 2014-15 2013-14 Interest on Loan- Central Government - 30854,00,000 30854,00,000 - 39104,09,610 Interest on Loan in Perpetuity - 29806,56,140 29806,56,140 - 29806,56,140 Other Penal Interest etc. - 7551,00,000 7551,00,000 - 8369,75,636 Other Finance charges - 84,87,680 84,87,680 - 135,70,180 Total interest - 68296,43,820 68296,43,820 - 77416,11,566 ( Refer Schedule 26, Note 7 & 21 of Notes to Accounts) SCHEDULE 24- PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS & EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS Plan Non Plan Total Total 2014-15 2013-14 Prior period Expenses- Refund of Loan/Grant Capital Assets Fund write back Reconciliation of Remittances in transit (195,00,000) (195,00,000) (674,00,000) Spectrum/space charges provision write back after waiver by GOI - - Depreciation on Fixed assets capitalized from CWIP (138,69,418) (138,69,418) 8982,59,525 Prior year exp - - Total - (333,69,418) (333,69,418) 8308,59,525 ( Refer Schedule 26, Note 10 of Notes to Accounts and Schedule 8)

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SCHEDULE 25- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1. Method of accounting The accounts of the Corporation are prepared under the historical cost convention using the accrual method of accounting. On this basis revenue and related assets are recognised when earned and expenses are recognised when the obligation is incurred.

2. Inventory Valuation Stores and Spares (including machinery spares) are valued at cost.

3. Fixed Assets Fixed assets are stated at transfer amount in respect of assets transferred to Prasar Bharati and the corresponding credit is to “ Loan In Perpetuity”. Transfer of Assets by the Central Government are subject to actual valuation and verifications. In respect of capital expenditure incurred on different Plan schemes undertaken by AIR and DD all related &associated expenses are capitalized.

4.Method of depreciation Depreciation is charged on straight line method at rates computed on useful life of the assets prescribed based on the IMG recommendations. Accordingly, the rates adopted are: Building-2%, Studio, Transmitter, Machinery & Equipments and Other Fixed assets-10%, Electrical installation-4%, Vehicles-20%, Furniture & Fixtures-6.25%, Office Equipments-16.67% and Computers-33.33%.

5. Foreign Currency Transactions Transaction in foreign currencies are accounted for at the prevailing exchange rates at the date of transactions.

6. License Fee and Consultancy fee License fee and consultancy fee is recognized when receivable.

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SCHEDULE 26- NOTES ON ACCOUNTS & CONTINGENT LIABILITIES NOTES ON ACCOUNTS

1. Prasar Bharati Broadcasting Corporation of India is established as general public utility institution and fall under the category of “Not-for-Profit Organization”. Accordingly, based on Generally accepted accounting practices, and Section 145 of Income Tax Act, it can follow either cash or mercantile system of accounting. Considering the organization structure and prevalent past practices and the simplicity aspects, cash basis of accounting was being adopted upto 31.03.2005. From 01.04.2005 the accounts are initially compiled on cash basis at field unit level and subsequently converted into accrual basis to the extent possible, based on the information collected from both the Directorates. Prasar Bharati Board however, decided to give effect to complete switch over from cash to accrual accounting at field unit also. However, it would take time due to complex nature of organizational structure and lack of trained accounting staff at field units.

2 Contingent Liabilities: 2.1 Claims against the Entity not acknowledged as debts Rs. Nil 2.2 In respect of : * Bank Guarantees given by/on behalf of the Entity Rs. Nil * Letters of Credit opened by Bank on behalf of the Entity Rs. Nil * Bank Guarantee encashed for CWG-2010 Activity Rs. 24.60 crore

Bank Guarantee of Rs. 24.60 crore of M/s SIS Live was invoked and the matter is under arbitration. M/s SIS live submitted their claims for Rs. 106.88 crore as per contract, Rs. 24.60 crore towards BG and for damages GBP 9381,098. Out of that, an amount of Rs. 106.88 crore has been included in the liabilities. However, Damages claimed by M/s SIS Live are not acknowledged as liability as the Corporation has also lodged a counter claim of Rs. 147.60 crore. 3. The amount of Fixed Assets transferred at book value to Prasar Bharati by the Central Government is based on Chief Controller of Accounts’ letter No. CCA/I&B/2002 dated 3.09.02 and is also subject of physical verification and valuation 4. The value of the assets sold/disposed of during the year has not been deducted from the Gross Block of Assets due to non-availability of details 5. Grants received from Central Government are treated as Income, which together with internal revenue is utilized to meet expenses. Major proportion of deficit is represented by non-cash transactions such as depreciation, Loans due & interest thereon and Spectrum & Space Segment Charges. 6. The Group of Ministers on Prasar Bharati has decided to convert the Loan in Perpetuity & Capital Loan into grant and to waive off interest there on. However, Notification in this regard is yet to be issued by Ministry. 7. Interest rate on Loan in Perpetuity granted by Government is 7% p.a. and on Capital Loan received from Government during 1.4.2000 to 31.03.2006 is 14.5% p.a. and received after 1.4.2006 is 11.5% p.a.

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SCHEDULE 26- NOTES ON ACCOUNTS & CONTINGENT LIABILITIES NOTES ON ACCOUNTS

8. Taxation Prasar Bharati is exempt from Income Tax as per Clause 23BBH under Section-10 of Income Tax Act. 9. Prasar Bharati’s contribution towards Leave salary and Pension in respect of employees on deemed deputation is charged as expenditure. 10. Inter Office Transactions Accounts On review it was noted that ‘Inter Office Transactions Accounts’ and the figures under ‘Capital Work in Progress’ require immediate reconciliation. Accordingly, the work of reconciliation, zone-wise, outsourced to the firms of Chartered Accountant for completing the work. The firm of Chartered Accountants has submitted their report accordingly the following transaction has been incorporated in financial reports of 2014-15. a. Remittance in Transit of Rs 1.95 crores has been reconciled and accordingly this amount is reduced from overall deficit of revenue over expenditure during the year. 11. Deposit Works Amounts received from parties for deposit work, is after adjusting expenditure against such work. 12. Audit fee payable to C&AG for auditing Prasar Bharati’s Accounts has been provided for. 13. Sundry debtors-good includes interest component of Rs.44.06 crore. 14. Provision for Rs.26.66 crore to the extent of 50% of Doubtful Sundry Debtors has been provided. 15. Provision for Spectrum & Space Segment charges and some other liabilities have been provided on estimated basis. 16. Income from Services (Commercial Revenue), License Fee for AIR/DD Towers and DTH income includes Service Tax component of Rs. 133.55 crore, Rs.8.18 crore and Rs. 9.61 crore respectively. 17. Interest on Fixed deposit of Field offices and on Advances to staff is accounted for as and when received. The quantum of accrued interest cannot be computed due to flexible tenure and interest rates on CLTD accounts and advances. 18. Provision of Rs.16.02 crore and Rs.12.49 crore in respect of “Other Departmental Loans/Advances” and “Inventories” respectively under Current Assets has been provided as item/party wise details of these are not available and the amount was being carried forward without any change for the last three years.

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SCHEDULE 26- NOTES ON ACCOUNTS & CONTINGENT LIABILITIES NOTES ON ACCOUNTS

19. Provision for Rs. 19.16 crore has been provided as Employer’s contribution towards NPS and interest thereon. Employee and Employer’s contribution has also not been transferred to National Securities Depositories Ltd. (NSDL) though the amount has been kept in separate bank Account.

20. Out of the Capital Work in Progress completed during the year 2014-15, fixed assets aggregating to Rs 58.93 crore have been capitalized.

21. Interest expenses for the year are less vis-à-vis 2013-14 as interest less charged in previous years was adjusted in the said year.

22. Depreciation expenses for the year are less vis-à-vis 2013-14 as assets worth RS.364.21 crore were capitalized from CWIP and depreciation charged accordingly.

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R&P Account for 2014-15 AIR Total Total P.B.Sectt. Grand Total I. Opening Balances a) Cash in hand 1257342 2407810 3665152 b) Bank Balances 0 0 0 (i) In current A/c 0 0 0 Receipt A/c (Field Offices) 144368432 1146207707 1290576139 DD’s A/c (11084233390) 0 0 517811839 517811839 AIR’s A/c (11084233414) 0 0 186363106 186363106 Expenditure A/c (Field Offices) 3185161073 2012161875 5197322948 SBI (11084239041) 0 0 3964399187 3964399187 Canara Bank (1730) 0 0 234547760 234547760 Indian Overseas Bank (7430) 568092 2143585 2711677 Bank of India (12255) 0 215930 215930 (ii) In deposit A/c (for fixed deposit, 820062113 160028608 2579215905 3559306626 ifany) (iii) C.P. FUND A/c 0 0 906629 906629 c) Imprest A/c 5140056 15262374 20402430 0 0 0 II. Grants Received 0 0 0 a) from Govt. of India 0 0 0 0 0 0 (i) Capital-Plan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (ii) Revenue PLAN 0 0 4360000000 4360000000 NON-PLAN 0 0 18650000000 18650000000 Common Wealth Game 0 0 0 (iii) Other Min./Deptt. 0 0 0 (To Be Filled By PB (HQ)) 0 0 0 0 0 0 III Inter current A/c transfer by PB (HQ) 0 0 0 a) Funds-received-from PB 21535782285 20216983517 16122144897 57874910699 0 0 0 b) Other station/Kendra/Office 489672249 55079396 544751645 c) CPF 0 0 24507765 24507765 d) Recovery of HBA & Other Advances 0 31649805 31649805 0 0 0 IV. Interest Received 0 0 0 a) On bank deposits (FDR) 177109713 68017380 675941475 921068568 0 0 0 b) Loans & Advance setc. 0 0 0 (i) From Employees 9169361 1029976 10199337 0 0 0 (ii) Others 3056454 1550096 4606550 c) Overdue interest on outstanding dues 298563 3700000 3998563 V. Other Income 0 0 0 a) Rent/LF for AIR/DD Qrs. 23743929 11442012 35185941 0 0 0 b) LF for AIR/DD Towers 536483695 76508 536560203 ii) Service Tax 81713096 39976 81753072 0 0 c) Profit on sale/disposal of assets 0 0 0 0 0 0 (i) Owned assets 167204 1377641 1544845 0 0 0

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R&P Account for 2014-15 AIR Total Total P.B.Sectt. Grand Total (ii) Assets acquired out of Govt. Grants 104004 611099 715103 (iii) Misc. Income 41256719 32107856 73364575 (For asset sacquired prior to 1.4.2 k & 0 0 0 other Income) 0 0 0 d) Others 1668740 10025570 11694310 0 0 0 VI. Amount borrowed 0 0 0 a) Capital loan from Govt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VII. Income from Sales 0 0 0 a) Commercial Receipts 0 0 0 AIR 3581408749 0 3581408749 DD 0 7838174123 7838174123 ii) Service Tax 370185782 965308075 1335493857 0 0 0 b) Sale of CD/ VCD 1947364 4562354 6509718 c) DTH 0 1052113344 1052113344 ii) Service Tax 0 96163462 96163462 0 0 0 VIII. Income from Services 0 0 0 a) Professional/ Consultancy Service 45052099 1196076 46248175 0 0 0 IX. Other Receipts 0 0 0 a) Security Deposit/Earnest Money 133919360 36309769 170229129 0 0 0 b) Deposit work 1067875547 28935662 1096811209 0 0 0 c) Advances to staff 0 0 0 i) HBA 1568144 2064456 3632600 ii) Car Advance 2411154 0 2411154 iii) Computer Adv. 5852503 0 5852503 iv) Motor Cycle/ Scooter Adv. 3505448 0 3505448 v) Cycle/Mopad Advance 0 0 0 vi) Other Advances 15904182 446908 16351090 d) Earmarked fund CP Fund 0 0 0 e) Others 162107540 18786002 180893542 0 0 0 X. Receipt from Govt. buisness 0 0 0 Give Min/ Deptt. Wise details 0 0 0 0 0 0 Xi FDR 315349691 25209578 340559269 0 0 0 TOTAL 32763870683 33841388530 47315838563 113921097776

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R&P Account for 2014-15 Total AIR Total DD P.B.Sectt. Grand Total Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan I. Expenses a) Establishment Exp. 0 (Details as per Annex- 9652397809 9573201918 0 0 19225599727 0 ure.I) b) Admn. Exp. 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Details as per Annexure. 5026061461 0 3318902163 0 8344963624 0 II) c) Programme related 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Details as per Annexure. 1896169799 45301967 3952045025 198132972 5848214824 243434939 III) d) Exp. on grants/ 0 0 0 0 0 subsidies (i) Grants given to 0 0 0 0 0 Institutions (ii) Subsidies given to 0 0 0 0 0 0 Institutions (iii) Grants received from 0 0 0 0 0 0 other Min./ Deptt. II. Inter current A/c transfer 0 0 0 0 0 0 of funds (PB) a) To Prasar Bharati 4989215056 0 10234761567 0 15223976623 0 b) To other station/ken- 216178504 0 9103909 0 42121431548 42346713961 0 dra/office c) To IEBR (HBA) 125133 0 26882900 0 27008033 0 d) To Recovery of C.P.F. 5570936 0 0 0 5570936 0 III. Deposits made Out of 165729689 0 65813769 0 231543458 0 own funds (Investement others) FDR 0 0 0 0 0 0 IV. Exp. on fixed assets & 0 0 0 0 0 0 Capital Work-in-progress 0 0 0 0 0 0 a) Purchase of fixed 0 0 0 0 0 0 assets (Details as per 70069628 2682342978 42067958 711316328 112137586 3393659306 Annexure.IV) b) Exp. on Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 work-in-progress (i) Major Works 0 665653302 0 27354884 0 693008186 (ii) Misc. Works Scheme 0 321986100 0 0 0 321986100 V. Refund of surplus money/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 loans a) to Govt. of India 0 0 0 0 145300000 145300000 0 b) to PB, HQ 18391999 0 45815279 0 0 64207278 0 VI. Finance charges 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Interest) a) On loans from Govt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 b) Others loans 0 0 0 0 0 0 c) Others 4308731 0 1253542 0 2925407 8487680 0 VII. Other payments 0 0 0 0 0 0 a) Refund of SD/EM 128795484 0 32070859 0 160866343 0

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R&P Account for 2014-15 Total AIR Total DD P.B.Sectt. Grand Total Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan b) Exp. on Deposit work 1069851151 0 29217340 0 1099068491 0 c) Advances to Parties 0 0 0 0 0 0 d) Advances to staff 0 0 0 0 0 0 i) HBA 1520045 0 10900 0 1530945 0 ii) Car Advance 1860000 0 1925000 0 3785000 0 iii) Computer Adv. 3616000 0 2686640 0 6302640 0 iv) Motor Cycle/Scooter 1835600 0 1204000 0 3039600 0 Adv. v) Cycle/Mopad Advance 30000 0 0 0 30000 0 vi) Other Advances 22521271 0 0 0 22521271 0 e) Income Tax 0 0 51632 0 51632 0 f) Service Tax 401070355 0 872323378 0 1273393733 0 fi) Sales Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 g) Bank Charges 111712 0 49753 0 1432 162897 0 h) Others 51110716 0 81120659 0 132231375 0 VIII. Exp. against receipt from 0 0 0 0 0 0 Govt. Buisness (Min./ Deptt. wise 0 0 0 0 0 0 breakup to be given) IX. Closing Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 a) Cash-in-hand 1097535 0 1305141 0 2402676 0 b) Bank Balances 0 0 0 0 0 0 (i) in current A/c 0 0 0 0 0 0 Receipt A/c(Field Offices) 234385800 0 974128297 0 1208514097 0 DD’s A/c (11084233390) 0 0 0 0 2140242 2140242 0 AIR’s A/c (11084233414) 0 0 0 0 46617576 46617576 0 Expenditure A/c (Field 4348398863 0 3498819303 0 7847218166 0 Offices) SBI (11084239041) 0 0 0 0 82453 82453 0 Canara Bank (1730) 0 0 0 0 222237127 222237127 0 Indian Overseas Bank 0 0 0 0 0 0 (7430) Bank of India (12255) 0 0 215930 0 215930 0 (ii) in deposit A/c (FDR 733677529 0 127851733 0 4773696889 5635226151 0 if ,any) (iii) C.P.FUNDA/c(S- 0 0 0 0 1405889 1405889 0 BI-30234030526) c) Imprest A/c 4485530 0 11755751 0 16241281 0 TOTAL 29048586336 3715284347 32904584346 936804184 47315838563 109269009245 4652088531

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Annexure-I Annexure for A/c 2014-15 Total AIR Total DD P.B.Sectt. Grand Total 1 Establishment Expenditure Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan a) Salaries & Wages (include. 9279769254 9104917621 18384686875 Hono./LTC/TF) i) Medical reimbursement 131747441 104517267 236264708 0 0 0 b) Allowance & Bonus including 222695358 329866309 552561667 OTA/CEA 0 0 0 c) Contribution to CPF (if any) 2490660 2373911 4864571 0 0 0 d) Staff welfare Expenditure 444354 381505 825859 0 0 0 0 0 0 e) Expenses on employees 2181821 22816291 24998112 retirement & Terminal Benefits including L/S & Pension Contribution 0 0 0 0 0 0 f) Establishment Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 g) Others 13068921 8329014 21397935 0 0 0 Total 9652397809 9573201918 0 19225599727 0

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Annexure-II Annexure for A/c 2014-15 Total AIR Total DD P.B.Sectt. Grand Total 2 Other Administrative Expenditure Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan a) Domesic Travel Expenditure 194823712 0 161559006 0 356382718 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 b) Foreign Travel Expenditure 7963732 0 6859456 0 14823188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c) Rent Rate & Taxes 251442419 0 121194643 0 372637062 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 d) Advertising & Publicity 3826648 0 134934034 0 138760682 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 e) Professional Charges, Armed Guard etc. 717225838 0 435564053 0 1152789891 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (i) Legal Charges 371852 0 0 0 371852 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (ii) Advocate Fees 30000 0 0 0 30000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (iii) Other/Consultation fees 4394245 0 0 0 4394245 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 f) Scholarship Stipend 5729806 0 7894606 0 13624412 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 g) Supplies & Material 76979334 0 253573495 0 330552829 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 h) Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance 201808417 0 205103670 0 406912087 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i) Electricty Power & Maintenance 1539326454 0 1035120200 0 2574446654 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 j) Water Charges & Maintenance 25110782 0 15103694 0 40214476 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 k) Postage 14465700 0 7491116 0 21956816 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 l) Telephone & Communication 0 0 0 0 0 0 (i) Landline 64181086 0 38894167 0 103075253 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ii) Mobile 6840217 0 3663611 0 10503828 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 m) Hospitality Expenditure 9918714 0 6014528 0 15933242 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 n) Insurance on P & M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o) Insurance on Land & building 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 p) Auditor’s remuneration (out of Provi- 4381316 0 305 0 4381621 0 sion) 0 0 0 0 0 0 q) Printing & Stationary 81603451 0 45684230 0 127287681 0

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Annexure for A/c 2014-15 Total AIR Total DD P.B.Sectt. Grand Total 2 Other Administrative Expenditure Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan 0 0 0 0 0 0 r) Irrecoverable Balance-Written off 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 s) Provision for Bad & Doubtful debts/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 advances 0 0 0 0 0 0 t) Purchase (Stock) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 u) Minor Work 893406885 0 211651547 0 1105058432 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 v) METP 476051971 0 179671311 0 655723282 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 w) Consumable 97124813 0 56478214 0 153603027 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x) Local Conveyance 2235572 0 2165237 0 4400809 0 y) Operation & Maintenance of Capital 4992325 0 2292184 0 7284509 0 Assests 0 0 0 0 0 0 z) Others 341826172 0 387988856 0 729815028 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 5026061461 0 3318902163 0 8344963624 0

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Annexure-III

Annexure for A/c 2014-15 Total AIR Total DD P.B.Sectt. GrandTotal 3 Programme Expenses Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan a) Royality 64190986 22100 252754144 10107250 316945130 10129350 0 0 0 0 0 0 b) Payment to UNI/PTI 211461732 0 20059604 150270 231521336 150270 0 0 0 0 0 0 c) Commissioning of Pro- 292180296 23959127 947075765 93295168 1239256061 117254295 gramme 0 0 0 0 0 0 d) Panam Satellite Expenditure 74068053 0 586417806 55273871 660485859 55273871 0 0 0 0 0 0 e) Sport events Expenses 4428120 0 26269366 8045918 30697486 8045918 0 0 0 0 0 0 f) Payment to Artist 1223334129 19064082 1323982049 29187740 2547316178 48251822 0 0 0 0 0 0 g) Spectrum charges 719629 481971 104794136 0 105513765 481971 0 0 0 0 0 0 g) J&K Package 1600931 0 17044162 0 18645093 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 h) NE Package 0 0 3244 0 3244 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i) Common Wealth Games 0 0 676200 0 676200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 j) Others 24185923 1774687 672968549 2072755 697154472 3847442 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 1896169799 45301967 3952045025 198132972 5848214824 243434939

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Annexure-IV

Annexure for A/c 2014- Total AIR Total DD P.B.Sectt. Grand Total 15 4 Purchase of Fixed Assets Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan i) Land 0 0 0 1767938 0 1767938 0 0 0 0 0 0 ii) Building 0 71028 0 0 0 71028 (1) Studio 0 622394116 0 0 0 622394116 (2) Transmitter 0 0 0 0 0 0 a) Normal 0 1500993101 0 52894494 0 1553887595 0 0 0 0 0 0 b) J&K 186643 0 0 0 186643 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c) NE 0 5537387 0 0 0 5537387 0 0 0 0 0 0 (3) Office 0 4021395 0 0 0 4021395 0 0 0 0 0 0 (4) Others 0 8634324 0 31836 0 8666160 iii) Plant Machinery & 0 0 0 0 0 0 Equipment a) Normal 0 539186985 0 656464085 0 1195651070 0 0 0 0 0 0 b) J&K 7616647 0 0 0 7616647 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c) NE 0 784328 0 0 0 784328 iv) Vehicles 0 0 0 0 0 0 (a) trucks, Jeeps & Vans 0 0 11900 0 11900 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (b) Motorcar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (c) Motorcycles/Scooter & 4200 0 22000 0 26200 0 Three Wheelers 0 0 0 0 0 0 (d) Rickshaws/Cycles 3300 0 0 0 3300 0 v) Furniture/Fixtures 0 0 0 0 0 0 (a) Cabinets/Almirah. Filing 2101545 36709 4105025 0 6206570 36709 Racks 0 0 0 0 0 0 (b) AirConditioners. A/C 3728124 35000 1546080 0 5274204 35000 Plan 0 0 0 0 0 0 (c) Air Coolers 318524 0 351178 0 669702 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (d) Water Coolers 1064146 0 792428 0 1856574 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (e) Tables/Chairs/Sofas/ 5324243 13615 5334670 20595 10658913 34210 Carpets

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Annexure for A/c 2014- Total AIR Total DD P.B.Sectt. Grand Total 15 4 Purchase of Fixed Assets Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan (f) Wooden Partitions 140541 0 175119 0 315660 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (g) Voltage Stabilisers/UPS 729670 2400 732785 0 1462455 2400 System 0 0 0 0 0 0 (h) Others 5944710 11240 3552522 47230 9497232 58470 vi) Office Equipments 0 0 0 0 0 0 (a) Typewriters 667264 101583 170137 0 837401 101583 0 0 0 0 0 0 (b) Photocopiers/Dupli- 2578733 0 921036 33450 3499769 33450 cators 0 0 0 0 0 0 (c) Fax Machines 651759 0 668856 0 1320615 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (d) Others 1310078 23190 1000324 0 2310402 23190 vii) Computers/Peripheries 0 0 0 0 0 0 (a) Computers 22505444 440940 13652897 0 36158341 440940 0 0 0 0 0 0 (b) Printers 3783191 13046 2335575 56700 6118766 69746 0 0 0 0 0 0 (c) Floppies 90998 0 99514 0 190512 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (d) CD’s 114293 0 70428 0 184721 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (e) Software 273858 0 453887 0 727745 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (f) Others 598712 0 45930 0 644642 0 viii) Electric Installations 0 0 0 0 0 0 (a) Electrical Machinery 1825183 0 4603223 0 6428406 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (b) Electric Light/Fans 500947 0 232702 0 733649 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (c) Switch gear Instruments 39100 0 3750 0 42850 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (d) Transformers 95704 0 29320 0 125024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (e) Electric Wiring & 3551529 0 416973 0 3968502 0 Fittings 0 0 0 0 0 0 (f) Others 38770 0 254740 0 293510 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ix) Library Books 1918326 42591 260297 0 2178623 42591 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Annexure for A/c 2014- Total AIR Total DD P.B.Sectt. Grand Total 15 4 Purchase of Fixed Assets Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan Plan x) Tube wells & Water 87575 0 224662 0 312237 0 SupplySystem 0 0 0 0 0 0 xi) Arbitration Charges 2275871 0 0 0 2275871 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 70069628 2682342978 42067958 711316328 112137586 3393659306

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PRASAR BHARATI

Receipts and payments Account for the year 2014-15 Rupees Appendix-1 Common Wealth Games Non Plan Plan 1. Coverage and Production events 2. Construction and Operation of IBC 3. Production Facilties venues 4. Host Broadcaster, Coordination monitoring Logistics and support service 5. Contingency 6. Arbitration Fees 676200 7. Right Holder Broadcaster Total 676200

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All India Radio ANNUAL PLAN (2015-16) (Rs. in crore) Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Scheme -1- Broadcasting Infrastructure Network Development 1.1 Digitalisation of Transmitters a MW Transmitters 15.00 40.37 36.58 (continuing) i Replacement of 1 kw 5. Kavaratti- 10 KW Achieved MW TR by 10kW MW MW Tr. Completion of Digital compatible installation. Transmitter at Kavarati Hostel accommodation Achieved at Kavarati completion of construction ii • 100 KW -11 Nos. 1. Completion of Partially All transmitters [Vijayawada(AP),Pat- Installation, testing and achieved except Passighat na(Bihar), Panaji (Goa), commissioning of 100 have been commis- Ranchi (Bihar), Mum- kW MW DRM trans- sioned. bai’A’ (Mah), Mum- mitter bai’B’(Mah), Pune(Mah), Tiruchirapalli(TN), Varanasi(UP), Kol- kata’A’(WB)) and Passighat ( 10 kW by 100 kW ) iii •200 KW -10 Nos. Completion of Installa- Partially All transmitters [Delhi’A’, Ahmedabad tion testing and com- achieved except Itanagar (Guj), Bangalore missioning of 200 kW have been commis- & Dharwad (Kar), MW DRM transmitter sioned. Jabalpur(MP), Ajmer (Raj), Chennai’A’(TN), Siliguri , Kolkata’B’(WB] and Itanager ( replace- ment of 100 kw MW by 200 kw MW DRM) iv • 300 KW -6 Nos. Completion of Installa- Partially All transmitters [Dibrugarh (Assam), tion and commissioning achieved except Jalandhar Rajkot(Guj), Jammu(- of 300 kW MW DRM have been commis- J&K), Jalandhar(Pun- transmitter sioned. jab), Suratgarh(Raj), Lucknow(UP)] v Conversion of 36 DRM Placing of order for Not achieved This project has compatible MW Trans- SITC for conversion of been deferred. mitters 36 DRM compatible MW Transmitter and commissioning vi Other procurements Procurement of DRM partially General Purpose under replacement of receiver (36 profes- achieved Receivers could not MW transmitters sional) & 144 general be supplied by the purposes. supplier.

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Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (b) SW Transmitters (con- tinuing scheme) 1.01 0.16 2.04 (i) SW DRM Trs. Re- Procurement of 250 Not achieved Project dropped placement of 5 SW - kW SW Transmitter.at Transmitters (Delhi-2 Aligarh Nos., Aligarh-2 Nos., Bangalore-1 No.) Procurement &Instal- Partially Transmitter lation of 100 kW SW achieved Installation at HPT Transmitters(02nos) Khampur under progress. (ii) SW Transmitters (New scheme) - (C ) FM Transmitters (Total) 90.00 61.95 28.20 FM Expansion Plan Project of setting up Partially LPTV site has been schemes (continuing) 30.00 27.03 19.02 FM Transmitters at achieved. identified for setting Haldwani Champawat & Building works up of FM Tr. at Raibareily. at Raebarelli Haldwani. The cost (a) Acquisition of sites completed. of land offered by (b) C/O Boundary wall state government (c ) finalization LOP and is very high beyond sanction of estimate the funds made available in the scheme. Project of setting up Partially Fazilka FM Tr. FM Transmitters at achieved Commissioned. . Fazilka,Amritsar,Chau- Work at Amritsar tanhill & Chautan hill to (a) Procurement of 20 be completed in KW FM Trs. 3 nos.) 16-17. (b) Installation and commissioning of equipment (c ) Procurement and installation of Auxiliary equipment Setting up 1 kW FM Achieved. transmitter at Gairsain and New Tehri (a) Installation of Tower (b)Installation/Testing/ commissioning of Transmitter Setting up studio Achieved facility at 5 kW FM transmitter at Bageshw- er and

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Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Setting up 10 kW FM Partially Tower erection at transmitter at Dar- achieved Darjeeling is under jeeling, Coochbehar, progress. Dhanbad, Bardhman, Suryapet (a) Procurement of 10 KW FM Trs.4 nos.) (b) Installation and commissioning of equipment (c) Procurement and installation of Auxiliary equipment (d) Completion of Civil Works. (e) Erection of Tower at Suryapet Setting up 10 kW FM Achieved transmitter at Gangtok and 5 kW FM transmit- ter at Silchar Setting up 1 kW Not achieved Anini- no suitable FM transmitter at T land could be Anini (Arunachal), offered by the State Tamenglong & Ukhrul government. Site is (Manipur). being changed to LPTV- Tamelong: payment has been made to the State government. Setting up 1 kW FM Partially Champhai and Phek transmitters at 16 achieved transmitters are places in North east ready. Goalpara and (a) Completion of build- Kolasib transmitters ing at Kaimnagar and are under instal- Zunebeto lation. (b) completion of Tower works (c) Completion of instal- lation and commission- ing of set up (d) Construction of staff quarter at all the places FM Expansion at Setting up 1 kW FM Achieved existing 24 AIR/TV sites transmitter at 12 places &100 Watt FM Trs. at (a) Procurement of existing 100 LPTs of Auxiliary equipment DD/AIR under XI plan. & installation and commissioning of 1 kw FM transmitters at 12 places

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Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Setting up 5 kW FM Partially All Transmitters transmitter at 12 places achieved installed except (a) Procurement of Almora. Auxiliary equipment and commissioning (b) completion of build- ing works Procurement of 100 Achieved Transmitters have watt FM transmitter been installed. (a) Commissioning of equipment (b) Recurring expend- iture ii Replacement of FM/ MW Transmitters - Repl. of FM/ MW Replacement of 27 Achieved (a)Transmitters have Transmitters by higher nos of 5 /6 kW FM been received. power at 40 Existing transmitter (b) Panel Antennas Stations under XI plan (a) Procurement of FM have been received transmitter & under installation. (b) Procurement of (c) Diplexer have Diplexer been received & (c ) Procurement of installed. Panel Antenna (d) Procurement of Zonal equipment Replacement of 10 kW Not Achieved. Order for 72 Nos. FM Transmitter for7 10 KW FM Tr.to be places and 1 kW MW issued shortly. Transmitter by 10 kW FM Tr at 6 places. (a) Procurement of FM transmitter (b) Procurement of Diplexer (c) Procurement of Panel Antenna (d) Procurement of Zonal equipment. (e) SITC of 100 meter Tower at Adilabad and Keonjhar FM Transmitters (New scheme) 60.00 34.92 9.18 FM expansion pro- posed by setting up various Power of Trans- mitters at 118 places

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Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Proposed Replacement Approval of scheme Not achieved. Order for 72 Nos. of old FM Transmitters Preparation of Civil 10 KW FM Tr. to be at remote and border estimates for renovation issued shortly. areas at 77locations & of existing building , 6nos. MW transmitters sanction of estimates , by FM Transmitters Start of works , Prepa- under XII plan ration of specifications for procurement of equipments and NIT 1.2 Digitalization of Stu- 58.00 43.02 16.19 dio (Total) (i) Digitalization of 51.00 37.99 15.94 Studio (Continuing Scheme) Installation of High end Completion of installa- Achieved Server at 48 locations tion of High end servers under X plan at 48 stations. (Order value Rs 29.00 Cr (a) Balance works and payment

Digitalisation of 98 At 50 stations SITC of Not achieved RNU 37 complet- Studio, Networking, servers with cen- ed. For 14 Nos. Automation of RNU, tralized storage and hardware provided Creation of 7 New system software (Data software licenses RNU, Augmentation of content server 38+10, diverted for use at Archival facility at Delhi Digital workstation these RNUs. & Creation at 4 places 643+138+94) , Ex- under XI plan pected Order value Rs 23.30Cr Procurement of con- Achieved Order placed & soles equipments are being supplied. SITC of servers, work- Achieved stations and system software for RNU. (a) Balance works and payment

Procurement of Zonal Partially Zonal offices have equipments and start of achieved taken all action on Departmental works. procurement of Zonal equipment. Departmental works would start after receipt of trans- mitters Networking of studios Not achieved Specification could not be finalized.

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Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Refurbishing of studios Partially Refurbishing of achieved studios are under implementations ii Digitalization Studio (New scheme) 7.00 5.03 0.25 Digitalisation of 29 Approval of scheme Achieved Partial- Handheld recorder Studios, Creation of - Preparation of Civil ly consoles are procured and sup- Archival facility at Gu- estimates for renovation to be purchased. plied. Phone in con- wahati and refurbishing of existing building , sole procurement of studios under XII sanction of estimates , under process. plan Start of works , Prepa- ration of specifications for procurement of equipments and NIT 1.3 Digitalization of Net- working & Connec- 47.50 39.90 46.97 tivity (i) Connectivity (continu- ing scheme) 45.00 39.40 46.97 Replacement of 82 STL Replacement of STL Not achieved Two consign- and procurement of 35 connectivity ments of equipment New STL received for North & South zones. Expected to be complete in year 2016-17 Installation of Captive CES at 5 places Not achieved Tenders invited are Earth Stations under evaluation. To be completed in 2016-17 RN terminal procurement of RN Partially 50% RNT installed. terminal achieved To be completed in 2016-17 (ii) Digitalization of Net- working & Connec- 2.50 0.50 - tivity (New scheme) Augmentation of tele- Approval of scheme Financial bid com facility: Preparation of Civil opened pro- Replacement of 2pole estimates for renovation curement under to 4-pole feeds & of existing building , process. dishes - 24 sanction of estimates , Replacement of SCPC Start of works , Prepa- by MCPC - 32 ration of specifications for procurement of equipments and NIT 1.4 Augmentation of Training Facility 3.10 0.23 0.12 (Total)

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Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Augmentation of Training facility (Con- 2.50 0.23 0.12 tinuing scheme) Augmentation of STI Construction of med- Not Achieved (T) and STI (P) includ- itation hall, library at ing regional training STI(T),Delhi institutes. Construction of addi- Achieved tional office accommo- dation at STI(T) Delhi and e-learning facility Procurement of various Not achieved equipments under the scheme Augmentation of Training facility 0.60 - - (New scheme) Procurement of Digital Approval of scheme Not achieved To be executed in broadcast equipment, Preparation of Civil 2016-17 including DRM+ & Trs, estimates for renovation for Delhi & Bhubane- of existing building , swar Under XII plan sanction of estimates , Start of works , Prepa- ration of specifications for procurement of equipments and NIT 1.5 Strengthening of To be executed in Research & Develop- 1.30 0.74 0.55 2016-17 ment(Total) Strengthening of Re- Procurement of DRM + Not achieved search & Development 1.00 0.74 0.55 equipment (Continuing scheme ) Other works and pro- Not achieved curement of equipment Strengthening of Research & Develop- 0.30 - - ment(New scheme ) New Proposal for R&D Not Achieved in XII plan 2 Strengthening of Border area (Total) 35.00 17.08 10.31

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Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 i Setting up HPT/LPT in Procurement of 100 Achieved J&K:- Installation of 3 watt FM transmit- nos. of 10 kW FM Trs ters(4No) and 3 nos. of 10 kW Procurement of 10 Partially Equipments re- TV Trs. kW FM Tr (1+1) at achieved ceived at site Setting up 10 kW FM Tr Naushera at existing DD Site Procurement of 2 nos Partially Equipment is to be Setting up 2 nos. of 5 of 5 kW TV transmitter achieved inspected.to be in- kW TV Trs at AIR Site. at Rajouri stalled in 2016-17 Setting up 4 nos of 100 (i) progress of civil Partially To be completed in Watt FM Trs works achieved 2016-17 (ii) Procurement of Work under pro- 10 kW FM Transmit- cess transmit- ter(1+1) and 10 kW Tv ters received. Transmitter (1+1) for DD at three places Strengthening of Border 0.00 0.00 0.00 Joint visit with MHA area (Indo-Nepal bor- officials for free of der(New scheme) cost sites at 6 loca- tions for 10kW FM Tr. Along Indo-Nepal border Indo-Nepal Border Not achieved (i) FM broadcasting - setup along Indo-Nepal border -8 nos at the site of DD setup (ii) Production center at 2 places (iii) Unlinking at 2 places. 3 Broadcasting on 2.00 1.40 1.10 Live streaming of 20 Partially Live streaming 13 alternate platforms AIR channels. Achieved channels have been (New scheme) done & seven more channels to be added this year. 4 Consolidation of Infra- 1.00 1.25 1.26 structure(Total) Consolidation of Infra- 0.50 1.25 1.26 structure (continuing scheme) I.O.F.at Existing Centres Provision of 5 Mobile Not achieved Under technical under XI plan FM Trs. at 5 zonal evaluation. To offices for emergency be completed in situation 2016-17 Provision of measuring Not achieved Purchase of Audio equipment for studios analysers is under process.

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Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Provision of telemetry Partially Under implemen- at MW Trs. for remote achieved tation. Likely to be control at 23 places. completed in next two years. Provision of UPS at Achieved existing FM Stations 80 places. Office Accommoda- Work for Hostel Accom- Partially Work held up at tion/Staff Quarter at modation at Srinagar Achieved. Srinagar due to Guwahati including has been sanctioned Srinagar pending lease of land relat- hostel accommodation in Oct 2010 (Rs. 3.68 ed issues. Expected at Srinagar cr). Work could not be to be resumed and awarded by CCW due to be completed in to delay in providing the next two years. approval of demolition of existing building. Now demolition of building has been approved in June 2011. Work would be awarded. Staff quarters at Guwa- Achieved hati have been sanc- tioned on 19.10.2010 (Rs.7.14 cr). Work has been awarded in Feb 2011. Zonal office at Guwahati Achieved - Sanction issued on 03.03.2011 (Rs 7.67 cr by AIR & 1 Cr by DD). Consolidation of Infra- structure (New 0.50 - scheme) Community Centres at Approval of scheme Partially Building plan is Delhi & Mumbai Preparation of Civil achieved to be finalized for estimates for renovation Estimate of com- Delhi. of existing building , munity centre sanction of estimates , Mumbai under Start of works , Prepa- process. ration of specifications for procurement of equipments and NIT Strengthening of Approval of scheme Estimate is To be completed in Security fencing etc at Preparation of Civil awarded for 2017-18 Port Blair estimates for renovation ccw. of existing building , sanction of estimates , Start of works , Prepa- ration of specifications for procurement of equipments and NIT

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Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 E- Governance (New 6.00 1.50 0.00 Approval of scheme Not achieved Specification are scheme) Preparation of Civil being finalized estimates for renovation of existing building , sanction of estimates , Start of works , Prepa- ration of specifications for procurement of equipments and NIT Scheme-III Special Projects (i) Renovation of Audi- 0.10 0.00 Approval of scheme Not achieved Scheme is yet to be torium at Delhi(New Preparation of Civil approved. Scheme Scheme) estimates for renovation had been approved of existing building , by Prasar Bharati sanction of estimates , Board. Sent to the Start of works , Prepa- Ministry. ration of specifications for procurement of equipments and NIT 12th South Asian 0.39 AIR had fixed up AIR had Games, 2016 the following targets successfully during South Asian achieved its Games- 2016. Such target and as live broadcast of covered live the the Opening & Closing Opening & Clos- Ceremony, Final ing Ceremony, Matches of Hockey, Final matches Football, Tennis, Table of Hockey, Tennis, Badminton, Football, Tennis, Kabaddi, Basketball, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Handball Badminton, including, live updates Kabaddi, Bas- on FM Rainbow, Daily ketball, Volleyball highlights Capsules and Handball and special programme and daily 20 titled ‘selfie from North- minutes duration East’. of special pro- gramme ‘Selfie from North East’ containing inter- esting sidelights and soft stories on the event as well as people, traditions,

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Sl. Name of Scheme/ BE RE Expendi- Targets Physical/ Achievements Remarks No Programme 2015-16 2015-16 ture Outputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 lifestyle, music, cultures etc. of India, the SAARC countries and the north-east- erners. AIR re- ceived apprecia- tion and positive response from listeners all over India and also from the SAARC countries as well. Total(AIR) 260.01 207.60 143.71

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Doordarshan Annual Plan (2015-16) (Rs in crore) Sl. Name of Outlay RE 2015- Expendi- Target/ Physical Achievements (as on No. Scheme / 2015-16 16 ture Outputs 31.03.2016) Programme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Continuing Schemes 1. Scheme-I 190.00 131.00 83.01 Digital HPTs- 19 16 Digital HPTs have been Broadcasting Nos commissioned w.e.f. 25.02.016 infrastructure at Delhi (Pitampura), Mumbai, Network De- Kolkata, Chennai, Guwahati, velopment Patna, Ranchi, Cuttack, Lucknow, Jalandhar, Raipur, Indore, Aurang- abad (Mah.), Bhopal, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad. Installation of remaining 3 Digital HPTs at Hyderabad, Thiruvanan- thapuram & Srinagar have been completed & is under testing. Full digitalization of Purchase proposal for procure- Studios – Supply ment of Camera chains has been of Camera chains submitted for financial sanction& at 39 Studios approval of competent authority for placement of order. Studio (pmt. Set Permanent Studio setup at up) at Dehradun Dehradun made operational on 20.03.2016. HDTV Studio at Action for setting up HD Studio Chennai & Kolkata at Chennai & Kolkata has been initiated. Specifications are under finalization. Multi Camera Tender received earlier has been Mobile Production cancelled on technical considera- Facility at Delhi tions. Fresh NIT to be issued. Modernization of Tenders have been received for 4 CPC, Delhi – Au- – Ch. Playout facility and techni- tomated Playback cally evaluated. Further action in Facility progress. HPTs (Pmt. set up) Tender received earlier has now at Amritsar been cancelled due to adminis- trative reasons. Fresh NIT to be issued.

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Sl. Name of Outlay RE 2015- Expendi- Target/ Physical Achievements (as on No. Scheme / 2015-16 16 ture Outputs 31.03.2016) Programme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 New Earth Station Tenders have been opened at Gorakhpur for Compression & Monitoring system and Antenna system and are under evaluation. Purchase order for procurement of C-Band Up-Converter & Redundancy Switch has been placed. Tenders for HPA have been cancelled due to administrative reason. Fresh NIT to be issued. Replacement Order has been placed recently of Compres- for RF equipment. Tenders for sion Chain & RF compression & monitoring system Equipment at Earth have been opened & are under Stations Dehradun evaluation. Tenders received for & Srinagar HPA system have been cancelled due to Administrative reason. Fresh NIT to be issued. Upgradation of Installation of Earth station equip- Earth Stations at ment completed & tested except Chandigarh, , C-Band Up-Converter and Redun- Panaji & Port Blair dancy Switch. Purchase order for procurement of C-Band Up-Con- verter & Redundancy Switch has been placed recently. DTH Sets - to Action for procurement of 30,000 be distributed in DTH sets shall be initiated after border, remote & implementation of CAS for extend- tribal areas. ed bouquet of DTH. Prasar Bharati Board, in its 129th meeting held on 16.10.15, has approved engagement of DeitY approved Indian CAS vendor, M/s ByDesign, for implementation of CAS on DD Free Dish. Action is in progress on engagement of Indian CAS vendor, M/s By Design. Construction of Staff Quarters constructed at Leh Staff Quarters at & Indore. Leh& Indore

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Sl. Name of Outlay RE 2015- Expendi- Target/ Physical Achievements (as on No. Scheme / 2015-16 16 ture Outputs 31.03.2016) Programme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Construction of Concept approval of GH, Chandi- Guest House at garh is awaited from UT Admn. Chandigarh. Construction of Civil works completed except Tower ‘C’ Building some minor finishing works. Elec- at Delhi trical works in progress. Modified proposal of CCW for additional scope of work has been approved by Prasar Bharati and are at dif- ferent stages of implementation. New Schemes 1. Scheme-I 110.02 88.92 1.82 Expenditure towards construction Broadcasting of staff quarters at Chandigarh, infrastructure extension of building at DTH Earth Network De- station Todapur & Tower strength- velopment ening at Rameshwaram 3. Scheme-III 45.00 26.25 26.25 • To cater to the The Kisan Channel covers around Special Project farmer’ population 150 million TV Households Kisan Chan- of the country through the satellite footprint and nel to create overall through various layers of pro- awareness and a gramming planned on the ter- drive for develop- restrial coverage of Doordarshan ment. Channels; Kisan Channel content is available to consumers on DTH • To play a catalyt- through Free dish, all private DTH ic role for the pros- operators to cable & Satellite perity and health viewers through LCOs/MCOs. of the farmers’ community of the The tangible benefits of Kisan country. Channel’ is being generated • To provide au- through the various programmes thentic, quality and of the channel for around 50% useful information of the population engaged in the and analyses in a profession of agriculture. As a language com- societal development programme, prehensible to the the measurable parameters would farmers. be applied i.e. the number of experts involved, farmers inter- viewed,projects covered, collab- orations made, events organized, field based programmes

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Sl. Name of Outlay RE 2015- Expendi- Target/ Physical Achievements (as on No. Scheme / 2015-16 16 ture Outputs 31.03.2016) Programme 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 • To promote the produced and questions from cause of gender audience addressed/handled, etc. equality, weak- besides promoting high quality, er sections and interactive and public participatory differently able programme approach. farmers and rural It also disseminated to farmers in community. the field across India to improve • To inculcate productivity as well as farmers’ scientific tem- Economy. per, self respect, self-confidence, and mutual trust amongst farmers. • DD Kisan is dedicated to the interests of the agriculture and allied sector. • To inculcate and stimulate the na- tional conscious- ness in regard to the status and problems of women and paying special attention to the up-liftmen of women in the rural sector. South Asian 7.73 12th South Asian Opening and Closing ceremony Games, 2016 Games 2016 was were telecast on DD-I, DD Sports held in Guwaha- and DD North East. Daily High- ti and Shillong lights of 30 minutes duration from 5th to 16th was shown on DD National and February, 2016. Highlights of 60 minutes was tel- Doordarshan has ecast daily on DD Sports and DD covered the games North East. The feedback of 12th Live/Deferred Live South Asian Games was provided and report round- by Doordarshan to other SAARC the-clock from 5th countries. to 16th February on DD Sports. Total of DD 345.02 246.17 118.81

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ANNEXURE-I EXISTING A.I.R. STATIONS 31.03.2016

TOTAL STATIONS- 418 TOTAL TRANSMITTERS-606 [MW-145,FM-413, SW-48] Total [MW+ FM] National Coverage: Area-92.00% Population -99.20% FM National Coverage: Area-32.50% Population -45.00% Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. ANDHRA PRADESH [14] Total [MW+ FM]Coverage: Area-99.00 % Population - 99.50 % Trs.-20 (MW-4, FM-16) FM Coverage: Area- 32.00 % Population - 40.00 %

1 ANANTAPUR LRS 6 kW FM 101.7 MHz MP 2 CUDDAPAH 100 kW MW 900 kHz TYPE I 1 kW FM 103.6 MHz 3 KURNOOL LRS 6 kW FM 102.4 MHz MP 4 MACHERLA 3 kW FM 103.1 MHz 5 MERKAPURAM LRS 6 kW FM 101.5 MHz MP 6 NELLORE RELAY 100 W FM 101.1MHz DTHTelegu 7 ONGOLE RELAY 100 W FM 100.6MHz DTHTelegu 8 TIRUPATHI LRS 10 kW FM 103.2 MHz MP LRS 3 kW FM 107.5 MHz 9 VIJAYAWADA 100 kW MW 837 kHz TYPE III, RNU 1 kW MW* VB (to be 1503 kHz Decommissioned) 1 kW FM 103.4 MHz 10 kW FM 102.2 MHz FM Rainbow Krishn- veni Prog. 10 VISHAKHAPATNAM 100 kW MW 927 kHz TYPE I 10 kW FM , RAINBOW 102 MHz STEREO 11 NANDYAL LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 12 ADONI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 13 KAKINADA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 14 SRIKAKULAM RELAY 1 kW FM 102.7 MHz ARUNANCHAL PRADES [20] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-57.00% Population -76.00% Trs- 26 ( MW-5, SW-1,FM-20) FM Coverage: Area-7.00% Population -15.50%

15 ITANAGAR 100 kW MW 675 kHz TYPE I , UPLINK, RNU 50 kW SW 10 kW FM 103.1 MHz 16 PASSIGHAT 10 kW MW 1062 kHz MP 100 W FM 100.1MHz 17 TAWANG 10 kW MW 1521 kHz MP 100 W FM 100.1MHz 18 TEZU 10 kW MW 1332 kHz MP 100 W FM 100.1MHz 19 ZIRO LRS 1 kW MW 1602 kHz MP

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 100 W FM 100.1MHz 20 ZEMITHANG LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 21 KALAKTANG LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 22 BOMDILA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 23 TALIHA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 24 SEPPA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 25 BASAR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 26 ALONG LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 27 MIAO LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 28 ROING LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 29 HUNLI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 30 YOMCHA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 31 NAMSAI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 32 HAWAI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 33 GEKU LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 34 LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz ASSAM [14] Total Coverage [MW+FM]: Area-96.70% Population -99.00% Trs- 24 (MW-7, SW-2, FM-15) FM Coverage: Area-40.30% Population -40.13% 35 RELAY 6 kW FM 103.3 MHz 36 DIBRUGARH 300 kW MW 567 kHz TYPE III, RNU 1 kW FM 101.3 MHz 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 37 LRS 1 kW MW 1485 kHz MP 38 GUWAHATI 100 kW MW 729 kHz TYPE IV , UPLINK, RNU, NOP 10 kW MW 1035 kHz 10 kW FM VB 100.8 MHz STEREO 50 kW SW** ** Closed down w.e.f. 16.09.2014 till further orders. 50 kW SW** ** Closed down w.e.f. 16.09.2014 till further orders. 100 W FM 100.1MHz 39 HAFLONG LRS 6 kW FM 102 MHz MP 40 JORHAT LRS 10 kW FM 103.4 MHz MP 41 KOKRAJHAR 20 kW MW 1512 kHz TYPE I 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 42 NOWGONG LRS 6 kW FM 102.7 MHz MP 43 SILCHAR 20 kW MW 828 kHz TYPE I, RNU 100 W FM 100.1MHz 44 TEZPUR 20 kW MW 1125 kHz MP 1 kW FM 102.4 MHz 45 MARGHERITA LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1MHz 46 TINSUKIA LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1MHz

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 47 NAZIRA LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1MHz 48 NORTH LAKHIMPUR LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1MHz BIHAR [15] Total Coverage[FM+MW]: Area-99.00%*Population -99.00%* Trs 18 - (MW-3,FM-15) FM Coverage: Area-24.00% Population -24.40%

49 20 kW MW 1458 kHz TYPE I 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 50 DARBHANGA 20 kW MW 1296 kHz TYPE I 51 GAYA RELAY 100 W FM 11.9MHz VB 52 PATNA 100 kW MW 621 kHz TYPE IV, Uplink, News on Phone, RNU 6 kW FM 102.5 MHz VB, STEREO 10 kW FM 101.6 MHz 53 PURNEA LRS 6 kW FM 102.3 MHz MP 54 SITAMARHI RELAY 100 W FM 102MHz VB 55 SASARAM LRS 6 kW FM 103.4 MHz MP 56 AURANGABAD LPT RELAY 100 W FM 102.4 MHz 57 MUZAFFARPUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 58 BETTIAH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 59 MOTIHARI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 60 MADHUBANI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 61 FORBESGANJ LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 62 KISHAN GANJ RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 63 SUPAUL RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz CHHATTISGARH [13] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-93.80% Population -97.35% Trs-15 (MW-3, FM-12) FM Coverage: Area-15.70% Population -27.00%

64 AMBIKAPUR 20 kW MW 1260 kHz TYPE I 65 BILASPUR LRS 6 kW FM 103.2 MHz MP 66 JAGDALPUR 100 kW MW 756 kHz TYPE I 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 67 RAIGARH LRS 6 kW FM 100.7 MHz MP 68 RAIPUR 100 kW MW 981 kHz TYPE I , Uplink, NoP, RNU 10 kW FM 101.6 MHz 69 SARAIPALLI LRS 1 kW FM 102.8 MHz MP 70 MANINDRAGARH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 71 KONTA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 72 KHAROD LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 73 KORBA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 74 PANDARIA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 75 KANKER LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 76 DONGARGARH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz DELHI [1] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00% Population -99.00% Trs-16(MW-5,SW-9, FM-2) FM Coverage: Area-99.12% Population -99.90%

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 77 DELHI [1] 200 kW MW ‘A’ 819 kHz TYPE IV Plus, UPLINK 100 kW MW ‘B’ 666 kHz News on Phone 20 kW MW ‘C’ VB 1368 kHz 10 kW MW ‘D’ 1017 kHz 20 kW FM (RAINBOW) 102.6 MHz STEREO 20 kW FM (GOLD) 106.4 MHz STEREO 20 kW MW NC 1215 kHz TYPE III 100 kW SW EXT. SERV. 100 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. GOA [1] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%* Trs-5 (MW-2, SW-2,FM-1) FM Coverage: Area-90.00% Population -90.00%

78 PANAJI 100 kW MW 1287 kHz TYPE III, RNU 20 kW MW VB 828 kHz 6 kW FM ,RAINBOW 105.4 MHz STEREO 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. GUJARAT [15] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%* Trs.- 19 (MW-7, FM-12) FM Coverage: Area-25.00% Population -44.00%

79 AHMEDABAD 200 kW MW 846 kHz TYPE IV,Uplink,News on Phone, RNU 10 kW FM VB 96.7 MHz STEREO 80 AHWA 1 kW MW 1485 kHz MP 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 81 BHUJ 20 kW MW 1314 kHz TYPE II, RNU 82 GODHRA LRS 6 kW FM 102.2 MHz MP 83 RAJKOT 300 kW MW 810 kHz TYPE III 10 kW FM VB 95.8 MHz STEREO

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 1000 kW MW EXT. 1071 kHz Replaced with SERV. DRM Tr. & formally commissioned on 10.9.2012 84 SURAT LRS 10 kW FM, VB 101.1 MHz MP 85 VADODRA VB EXCL. 10 kW FM 93.9 MHz TYPE II & STEREO 86 HIMMATNAGAR LRS 1 kW MW 1584 kHz MP 87 MEHSANA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 88 BHAVNAGAR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 89 BHARUCH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 90 JAMNAGAR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 91 PORBANDAR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 92 DWARKA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 93 JUNAGARH RELAY 10 kW FM 101.7 MHz Playback with Voiceover recording, & field production facilities HARYANA [5] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%* Trs-6 (MW- 1, FM- 5) FM Coverage: Area-57.50% Population -58.60%

94 HISSAR LRS 6 kW FM 102.3 MHz MP 95 LRS 10 kW FM 101.4 MHz MP 96 ROHTAK 20 kW MW 1143 kHz TYPE III, UPLINK 10 kW FM 103.5 MHz STEREO 97 SIRSA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 101 MHz 98 AMBALA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 101 MHz HIMACHAL PRADESH [16] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-56.27% Population -91.70% Trs- 18 ( MW-2, FM-15, SW-1) FM Coverage: Area-51.15% Population -89.80%

99 BHARMOUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 101.3 MHz 100 DHARMSHALA 10 kW FM 103.4 MHz MP 101 HAMIRPUR LRS 6 kW FM 101.8 MHz MP 102 KASAULI RELAY 10 kW FM 107.2 MHz 103 KINNAUR() RELAY 1 kW MW 1584 kHz 104 KULLU RELAY 6 kW FM 102.5 MHz 105 SHIMLA 100 kW MW 774 kHz TYPE III , UPLINK, RNU,NOP 50 kW SW 10 kW FM 100.9 MHz STEREO 106 KEYLONG LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.4 MHz 107 RAMPUR RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 108 BERTHEIN RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 109 MANDI RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 110 BILASPUR RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 111 SUNDER NAGAR RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 112 MANALI RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 113 CHAMBA RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 114 CHAURIKHAS RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz JAMMU & KASHMIR [24] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-51.05% Population -99.50% Trs- 38 (MW-14,SW- 3,FM- 21) FM Coverage: Area-12.00% Population -63.76%

115 JAMMU 300 kW MW 990 kHz TYPE III, UPLINK, RNU 3 kW FM YUV VANI 100.3 MHz 10 kW FM VB 104.5 MHz STEREO 50 kW SW** ** Closed down w.e.f. 16.09.2014 till further orders. 116 KARGIL 1 kW MW 1584 kHz MP 200 kW MW 684 kHz 100 W FM 117 KATHUA LRS 10 kW FM 102.2 MHz MP 118 LEH 20 kW MW 1053 kHz MP, UPLINK, RNU 10 kW SW 100 W FM 101.1 MHz 119 POONCH LRS 6 kW FM 100.7 MHz MP 120 SRINAGAR 300 kW MW 1116 kHz TYPE IV, UPLINK, RNU 10 kW MW YUV VANI 1224 kHz 10 kW FM VB 102.6 MHz STEREO 10 kW FM 103.5 MHz 50 kW SW 121 BHADARWAH 6 kW FM 101.0 MHz MP 122 KUPWARA RELAY 20 kW MW 1350 kHz 123 KHALSI RELAY 1 kW MW 1485 kHz 124 NAUSHERA RELAY 20 kW MW 1089 kHz 125 RAJOURI RELAY 10 kW FM 101.9 MHz 126 DRASS RELAY 1 kW MW 1485 kHz 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 127 TIESURU RELAY 1 kW MW 1602 kHz 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 128 NYOMA RELAY 1 kW MW 1485 kHz 129 DISKIT RELAY 1 kW MW 1602 kHz 130 PADUM RELAY 1 kW MW 1584 KHz 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 131 TITHWAL RELAY 100 W FM 102.3MHz VB 132 URI RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 133 MANGLADEVI FORT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 134 UDHAMPUR RELAY 100 W FM 103.1 MHz 135 GUREJ RELAY 100 W FM 100.5MHz VB 136 TRAL RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz VB

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 137 BIMBARGALLI RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 138 PAHALGAM RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz VB JHARKHAND [13] FM Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00% Population -99.00% Trs-17 [MW-2, SW-1, FM-14] FM Coverage: Area-39.00% Population -40.05%

139 CHAIBASA LRS 6 kW FM 101.7 MHz MP 140 DALTONGANJ LRS 10 kW FM 103 MHz MP 141 HAJARIBAGH LRS 6 kW FM 102.1 MHz MP 142 JAMSHEDPUR 1 kW MW 1584 kHz TYPE I 6 kW FM VB 100.8 MHz STEREO 143 RANCHI 100 kW MW 549 kHz TYPE II,UPLINK, RNU 6 kW FM VB 103.3 MHz STEREO 10 kW FM 100.5 MHz 50 kW SW** ** Closed down w.e.f. 16.09.2014 till further orders. 144 DHANBAD LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 145 CHATRA LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 146 GHATSHILA LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 147 GUMLA LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 148 BOKARO LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 149 LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 150 LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 151 DUMKA LPT Relay 100 W FM 100.1 MHz KARNATAKA [20] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-96.53% Population -97.40% Trs-33 [MW-5, SW-6, FM-22] FM Coverage: Area-34.07% Population -43.30%

152 BANGALORE 200 kW MW 612 kHz TYPE IV, Uplink, News on Phone, RNU 10 kW FM VB 102.9 MHz STEREO 10 kW FM, RAINBOW 101.3 MHz STEREO 1 kW FM 100.1 MHz Classical 500 kW SW EXT. SERV. 500 kW SW EXT. SERV. 500 kW SW EXT. SERV. 500 kW SW EXT. SERV. 500 kW SW EXT. SERV. 500 kW SW EXT. SERV.& VB 153 BHADRAWATI 20 kW MW 675 kHz TYPE I 1 kW FM 103.5 MHz 154 BELLARY 10 kW FM 103.3 MHz

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 155 BIJAPUR LRS 6 kW FM 101.8 MHz MP 156 CHITRADURG LRS 6 kW FM 102.6 MHz MP 157 DHARWAD 200 kW MW 765 kHz TYPE III, RNU 10 kW FM VB 103.0 MHz 158 GULBARGA 20 kW MW 1107 kHz TYPE-I 10 kW FM 103.7 MHz STEREO 159 HASSAN 6 kW FM 1107 kHz MP 160 HOSPET LRS 10 kW FM 102.2 MHz MP 161 KARWAR LRS 3 kW FM 100.5 MHz MP 162 MANGALORE/UDIPI 20 kW MW 1089 kHz MP 10 kW FM 100.3 MHz TYPE I 163 MERCARA (Madikeri) 6 kW FM 103.1 164 MYSORE 10 kW FM 1017 kHz MP 165 RAICHUR LRS 6 kW FM 102.1 MHz MP 166 RELAY 100 W FM 101 MHz DTH Kannada 167 TUMKUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 168 HOSDURG LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 169 DAVANGERE LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 170 SAGAR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 171 KUMTA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz KERALA [11] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.60% Population -99.80% Trs- 17 (MW- 4,SW-1,FM- 12) FM Coverage: Area-43.54% Population -46.30%

172 ALLEPPY (Alappuzha) RELAY 200 kW MW 576 kHz 173 CALICUT (Kozhikode) 100 kW MW 684 kHz TYPE III, RNU 10 kW FM (VB) 103.6 MHz 174 CANNANOR (Kannur) 6 kW FM 101.5 MHz MP 175 COCHIN (Kochi) LRS 10 kW FM 102.3 MHz MP 10 kW FM 107.5 MHz 176 IDUKKI (DEVIKULAM) 6 kW FM 101.4 MHz MP 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 177 TRICHUR (Thrissur) 100 kW MW 630 kHz TYPE I 1 kW FM 101.1 MHz 178 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 20 kW MW 1161 kHz TYPE IV, Uplink, News on Phone, RNU 10 kW FM VB 101.9 MHz STEREO 50 kW SW 179 MANJERI LRS 3 kW FM, RAINBOW 102.7 MHz MP 180 PUNALUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 181 KALPETTA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 182 KASARGODE LPT RELAY 100 W FM 103.7 MHz MADHYA PRADESH [25] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.30% Population -99.40% Trs-29 (MW-6, FM-22, SW-1) FM Coverage: Area-27.08% Population -30.90%

183 BALAGHAT LRS 6 kW FM 101.3 MHz MP

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 184 BETUL LRS 6 kW FM 103.1 MHz MP 185 BHOPAL 10 kW MW 1593 kHz TYPE III, UPLINK, RNU 6 kW FM VB 103.5 MHz STEREO 50 kW SW 186 CHHATARPUR 20 kW MW 675 kHz TYPE I 187 CHHINDWARA LRS 6 kW FM 102.2 MHz MP 188 GUNA LRS 6 kW FM 102.3 MHz MP 189 GAWALIOR 20 kW MW 1386 kHz TYPE I 190 INDORE 200 kW MW 648 kHz TYPE III, RNU 6 kW FM VB 101.6 MHz STEREO 191 JABALPUR 200 kW MW 801 kHz TYPE I 10 kW FM VB 102.9 MHz STEREO 192 KHANDWA LRS 6 kW FM 101.2 MHz MP 193 PANCHMARHI RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 194 REWA 20 kW MW 1179 kHz TYPE II 195 SAGAR LRS 6 kW FM 102.6 MHz MP 196 SHAHDOL 6 kW FM 102 MHz MP 197 SHIVPURI 6 kW FM 100.2 MHz MP 198 MANDLA LRS 1 kW FM 100.4 MHz MP 199 RAJGARH LRS 3 kW FM 100.7 MHz MP 200 NEEMUCH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 201 MANDSAUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 202 SATNA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 203 HARDA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 204 CHANDERI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 205 UJJAIN RELAY 5 kW FM 102.5 MHz Studio with Field Pro- duction & Voice over Recording facilities are under installation 206 RATLAM LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 207 JHABUA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz MAHARASHTRA [29] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.03% Population -99.1% Trs- 38 (MW-10, FM-26, SW-2) FM Coverage: Area-36.00% Population -54.90% 208 AHMEDNAGAR LRS 6 kW FM 100.1 MHz MP 209 AKOLA LRS 6 kW FM 102.4 MHz MP 210 AURANGABAD 10 kW FM 101.7 MHz TYPE II, UPLINK, RNU STEREO 211 BEED LRS 6 kW FM 102.9 MHz MP 212 CHANDRAPUR LRS 6 kW FM 103 MHz MP 213 DHULE LRS 6 kW FM 100.5 MHz MP 214 GHARCHIROLI RELEY 100 W FM 101.8MHz 215 JALGAON 20 kW MW 963 kHz TYPE I 216 KOLHAPUR 6 kW FM 102.7 MHz MP

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 217 MUMBAI 100 kW MW ‘A’ 1044 kHz TYPE IV Plus, UP- LINK, RNU 100 kW MW ‘B’ 558 kHz MULTI TRACK 50 kW MW VB 1188 kHz News on Phone 10KW FM VB 10 kW FM (RAINBOW) 107.1 MHz STEREO 20 kW FM (GOLD) 100.7 MHz STEREO 100 kW SW VBS-UPLINK 50 kW SW** ** Closed down w.e.f. 16.09.2014 till further orders. 218 NAGPUR 300 kW MW 585 kHz TYPE III, RNU 10 kW FM VB 100.6 MHz STEREO 1000 kW MW NC 1566 kHz 219 NANDED LRS 6 kW FM 101.1 MHz MP 220 NASIK LRS 6 kW FM 101.4 MHz MP 221 OSMANABAD LRS 6 kW FM 101.3 MHz MP 222 PARBHANI 20 kW MW 1305 kHz TYPE I 223 PUNE 100 kW MW 792 kHz TYPE IV, RNU 10 kW FM VB 101 MHz STEREO 224 RATNAGIRI 20 kW MW 1143 kHz TYPE I 225 SANGLI 20 kW MW 1251 kHz TYPE I 1 KW FM 226 SATARA LRS 6 kW FM 103.1 MHz MP 227 SOLAPUR LRS 10 kW FM 103.4 MHz MP 228 YAVATMAL LRS 6 kW FM 102.7 MHz MP 229 ORAS (Sindhdurganagari) 5 kW FM 103.60 MHz Playback with Voiceover recording, & field production facilities 230 BULDHANA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 231 WARDHA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 232 GONDIA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 233 JALNA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 234 MALEGAON LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 235 BRAHMPURI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1MHz 236 AMRAVATI 10 kW FM VB 101.5 MHz Playback with Voiceover recording, & field production facilities MANIPUR [7] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-95.00% Population -98.50% Trs- 9 ( MW-1,SW-1, FM-7) FM Coverage: Area-65.64% Population -74.24%

237 IMPHAL 300 kW MW 882 kHz TYPE III ,Uplink, News on Phone, RNU 50 kW SW 10 kW FM 103.5 MHz

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 238 CHURACHANDPUR LRS 6 kW FM 101.4 MHz MP 239 SENAPATI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 240 KANGPOKPI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 241 PARBUNG LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 242 MOREH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 243 CHANDEL LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz MEGHALAYA [6] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-97.50% Population -98.50% Trs-9( MW-4 SW-1,FM-4) FM Coverage: Area-47.64% Population -48.59%

244 JOWAI LRS 6 kW FM 101.1 MHz MP 245 NONGSTOIN CRS 1 kW MW 1485 kHz MP 246 SHILLONG 100 kW MW, 864 kHz TYPE II , UPLINK, RNU 50 kW SW NE INTEG. 10 kW FM, RAINBOW 103.6 MHz STEREO 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 247 TURA 20 kW MW 1233 kHz TYPE I 248 WILLIAMNAGAR CRS 1 kW MW 1602 kHz MP 249 CHERRAPUNJI RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz MIZORAM [6] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-59.60% Population -73.30% Trs – 9 (MW-2, SW-1, FM-6) FM Coverage: Area-48.11% Population -58.70%

250 AIJAWL 20 kW MW 540 kHz TYPE II , UPLINK, RNU 10 kW SW 6 kW FM 100.7 MHz 251 LUNGLEH 6 kW FM 101.9 MHz MP 252 SAIHA CRS 1 kW MW 1602 kHz 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 253 RENGDIL RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 254 LAISAWRAI RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz MP 255 LAWNGTLAI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz NAGALAND [6] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-84.80% Population -87.67% Trs- 8 (MW-3, SW-1 FM-4) FM Coverage: Area-43.30% Population -44.08%

256 KOHIMA 100 kW MW 639 kHz TYPE III, UPLINK, RNU 1 kW FM (Interim set 103 MHz Stereo up) 50 kW SW 257 MOKOKCHUNG LRS 6 kW FM 100.9 MHz MP 258 MON CRS 1 kW MW 1584 kHz MP 259 TUENSANG CRS 1 kW MW 1602 kHz MP 260 SAMTORE LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 261 DIMAPUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. ODISHA [21] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-98.27% Population -99.00% Trs- 24 ( MW-8, SW-1, FM-15) FM Coverage: Area-13.80% Population -17.80%

262 BARIPADA LRS 5 kW FM 102.9 MHz MP 263 LRS 6 kW FM 100.6 MHz MP 264 BHAWANIPATNA 200 kW MW 1206 kHz TYPE I 265 BOLANGIR LRS 6 kW FM 101.9 MHz MP 266 CUTTACK 300 kW MW 972 kHz TYPE IV, UPLINK, RNU 1 kW MW VB 1314 kHz 6 kW FM ,RAINBOW 101.3 MHz STEREO 267 JEYPORE 100 kW MW 1467 kHz TYPE I 50 kW SW 1KW FM 268 JORANDA LRS 1 kW MW 1485 kHz MP 269 KEONJHAR LRS 10 kW FM 270 PURI LRS 3 kW FM 103.4 MHz MP 271 ROURKELA LRS 6 kW FM 102.6 MHz MP 272 SAMBALPUR 100 kW MW 945 kHz TYPE I 273 DEOGARH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 101.0 MHz 274 SORO LRS 1 kW MW 1485 KHz MP 275 LPT RELAY 100 W FM 276 LPT RELAY 100 W FM 277 LPT RELAY 100 W FM 278 PARLAKHEMUNDI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 279 BALIGUDA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 280 RAYAGADA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 281 NUAPARA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 282 1 kW FM 102.0 MHz Studio with Voice- over recording & playback facility PUNJAB[6] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%* Trs.-9(MW-2,FM-7] FM Coverage: Area-56.50% Population -61.00%

283 BHATINDA LRS 6 kW FM 101.1 MHz MP 284 JALLANDHAR 300 kW MW 873 kHz TYPE IV, UPLINK 200 kW MW 702 kHz URDU SERVICE 10 kW FM, RAINBOW 102.7 MHz stereo 10 kW FM 100.6 MHz 285 PATIALA LRS 6 kW FM 100.2 MHz MP 286 GURDASPUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 287 FEROZEPUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 288 LUDHIANA 5 kW FM 100.1 MHz Studio with Voice- over recording & playback facility 289 FAZILKA 20KW FM

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. RAJASTHAN[23] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-94.00% Population -99.00% Trs-28(MW-9,FM-18,SW-1) FM Coverage: Area-28.00% Population -35.50%

290 AJMER RELAY 200 kW MW 603 kHz 291 ALWAR LRS 10 kW FM 103.1 MHz MP 292 BANSWARA LRS 10 kW FM 101.3 MHz MP 293 BARMER 20 kW MW 1458 kHz MP 294 BIKANER 20 kW MW 1395 kHz TYPE II 10 kW FM 101.6 MHz 295 CHITTORGARH LRS 10 kW FM 102.9 MHz MP 296 CHURU 6 kW FM 100.7 MHz MP 297 JAIPUR 1 kW MW 1476 kHz TYPE III,Uplink, News on phone, RNU 6 kW FM Tr. VB 100.3 MHz STEREO 50 kW SW 298 JAISALMER 10 kW FM 101.8 MHz TYPE I 299 JHALAWAR LRS 6 kW FM 103.2 MHz MP 300 JODHPUR 300 kW MW 531 kHz TYPE III 6 kW FM VB 102.1 MHz 301 KOTA LRS 20 kW MW 1413 kHz MP 302 MOUNT ABU 6 kW FM 103.5 MHz MP 303 NAGAUR LRS 6 kW FM 103.7 MHz MP 304 SAWAI MADHOPUR LRS 6 kW FM 101.5 MHz MP 305 SURATGARH 300 kW MW 918 kHz TYPE I 306 UDAIPUR 20 kW MW 1125 kHz TYPE I 10 kW FM,* VB 101.7 MHz STEREO *( on low power as 75M not yet available)

307 NATHWARA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 308 JHUNJHUNU LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 309 BHARATPUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 310 KARAULI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 311 ANUPGARH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 312 DUNGARPUR 1 kW MW 1485 kHz Transmission studio with voice - over recording facilities SIKKIM [7 ] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-72.00% Population -95.60% Trs-10 (MW-1, FM-8, SW-1) FM Coverage: Area-72.50% Population -84.80% 313 GANGTOK 20 kW MW 1404 kHz TYPE I, RNU 10 kW SW 100.3 MHz 10 kW FM 103.0 MHz 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 314 RONGPO LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 315 RONGLI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 316 YANGYANG LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 317 TASHIDING LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 318 ZORTHANG LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 319 NAMCHI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz TAMIL NADU [15] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%* Trs- 27 ( MW-9,SW-2, FM- 16) FM Coverage: Area-68.40% Population -74.50%

320 CHENNAI 200 kW MW ‘A’ 720 kHz MULTI TRACK 20 kW MW ‘B’ 1017 kHz TYPE IV Plus, UPLINK 20 kW MW VB 783 kHz News on Phone, RNU 10 KW FM VB 20 kW FM,(RAINBOW) 101.4 MHz STEREO 20 kW FM ,(GOLD) 102.3 MHz STEREO 50 kW SW 100 kW SW VB SYNC. 321 COIMBATORE 20 kW MW 999 kHz TYPE I 10 kW FM 103 MHz STEREO 322 KODAIKANAL 10 kW FM 100.5 MHz MP(STEREO) 323 MADURAI 20 kW MW 1269 kHz TYPE II 10 kW FM 103.3 MHz STEREO 324 NAGARCOIL LRS 10 kW FM 101 MHz MP 325 OOTTACAMUND 1 kW MW 1602 kHz MP 100 W FM 101.8 MHz 326 TIRUCHIRAPALLI 100 kW MW 936 kHz TYPE IV, RNU 10 kW FM 102.1 MHz STEREO 327 TIRUNELVELI 20 kW MW 1197 kHz TYPE I 10 kW FM 102.6 MHz 328 TUTICORIN 200 kW MW EXT. 1053 kHz TYPE I SERV. 1 kW FM 100.1 MHz 329 DHARMAPURI LRS 10 kW FM TR. 102.5 MHz MP 330 SALEM (YERCAUD) LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.9 MHz 331 THANJAVUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 101.2 MHz 332 RAMESHWARAM LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 333 VELLORE LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 334 TIRUPATTUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz TELANGANA [11] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00 %* Population - 99.00 %* Trs- 15 ( MW-3,FM- 11, SW-1 ) FM Coverage: Area- 33.00 % Population - 42.00 %

335 ADILABAD LRS 1 kW MW 1485 kHz MP 336 HYDERABAD 200 kW MW 738 kHz TYPE IV, UPLINK,RNU 20 kW MW 1377 kHz News on Phone 10 kW FM VB 102.8 MHz STEREO 10 kW FM, RAINBOW 101.9 MHz 50 kW SW 337 KARIMNAGAR RELAY 5 kW FM 102.3 MHz

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 338 KOTHAGUDAM 6 kW FM 100.1 MHz MP 339 NIZAMABAD LRS 6 kW FM 103.2 MHz MP 340 WARANGAL LRS 10 kW FM 103.5 MHz MP 341 SURYAPET RELAY 1 kW FM (Interim 101.0 MHz setup) 342 KAMMAREDDY LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 343 BANSWADA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 344 MEHBOOBNAGAR RELAY 10 kW FM 101.2 MHz On Low Power Pending Installation of Regular Antenna 345 KHAMMAM LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz DTHTelegu TRIPURA [8] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-84.31% Population -89.00% Trs –9 (MW-2 , FM -7) FM Coverage: Area-72.90% Population -86.20%

346 AGARTALA 20 kW MW 1269 kHz TYPE I , UPLINK, RNU 10 kW FM 101.6 MHz STEREO 347 BELONIA LRS 6 kW FM 103.7 MHz MP 348 KAILASHAHAR LRS 6 kW FM 103.2 MHz MP 349 AMARPUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 350 KHOWAI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 351 TELIMURA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 352 SABROOM LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 353 1 kW MW 1584 kHz Playback with Voiceover recording, & field production facilities CHANDIGARH UNION TERRITORY Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%* Trs. – 2 ( FM -2) FM Coverage: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%*

354 CHANDIGARH [1] VB Exclusive 6 kW FM 103.1 MHz STEREO 10 kW FM 100.9 MHz TYPE I, RNU DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI (1) Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%* Trs.1 (FM-1) FM Coverage: Area-29.50%* Population -67.50%*

355 SILVASA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz DAMAN & DIU UNION TERRITORY Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%* Trs. - 1 (FM-1) FM Covergae:Area-64.30% Population -61.00% 356 DAMAN [1] LRS 3 kW FM 102.3 MHz MP PONDICHERRY[2] Coverage: Area-99.00%* Population-99.00%* Trs. - 3 (MW-1,FM-2) FM Coverage: Area-99.00% Population -99.00%

357 PONDICHERRY 20 kW MW 1215 kHz MP, RNU 10 kW FM 102.8 MHz STEREO (FM Rain- bow Chennai) 358 KARAIKAL LRS 6 kW FM 100.3 MHz MP

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. L & M ISLANDS [1] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%* Trs.2 (MW - 1, FM-1) FM Coverage: Area-15.62% Population -18.00%

359 KAVARATTI 1 kW MW 1584 kHz MP 100 W FM 101.1 MHz A & N ISLAND [1] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.00%* Population -99.00%* Trs.-3(MW-1,SW-1,FM-1) FM Coverage: Area-36.3% Population -28.00%

360 PORT BLAIR A&N 100 kW MW 684 kHz RNU 10 kW SW TYPE II 10 kW FM 100.9 MHz STEREO UTTAR PRADESH [25] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-99.90% Population -99.90% Trs –39 ( MW-8, SW- 6, FM- 25) FM Coverage: Area-36.00% Population - 43.00%

361 AGRA 20 kW MW 1530 kHz TYPE I 362 ALIGARH RELAY 6 kW FM, RAINBOW 101.3 MHz 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 250 kW SW EXT. SERV. 363 20 kW MW 1026 kHz TYPE III 10 kW FM VB 100.3 MHz 364 BAREILLY LRS 6 kW FM 100.4 MHz MP 365 FAIZABAD LRS 6 kW FM 101.9 MHz MP 366 GORAKHPUR 100 kW MW 909 kHz TYPE III, RNU 50 kW SW** ** Closed down w.e.f. 16.09.2014 till further orders. 10 kW FM 100.1 MHz STEREO 367 JHANSI LRS 6 kW FM 103 MHz MP 368 KANPUR VB EXCL. 1 kW FM 103.7 MHz TYPE I 10 kW FM 103.7 MHz 369 LUCKNOW 300 kW MW 747 kHz TYPE IV, Uplink, News on Phone, RNU 10 kW FM, Rainbow 100.7 MHz STEREO 10 kW FM, VB 101.6 MHz 50 kW SW 370 MATHURA 1 kW MW 1584 kHz TYPE I 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 371 NAJIBABAD 200 kW MW 954 kHz TYPE I 372 OBRA 6 kW FM 102.7 MHz MP 373 RAMPUR 20 kW MW 891 kHz TYPE I 1 kW FM 102.9 MHz

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 374 VARANASI 100 kW MW 1242 kHz TYPE II, UPLINK (Under installn.) 10 kW FM 100.6 MHz 375 BHARAICH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 376 ORAI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 377 LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 378 MAHOBA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 379 PILIBHIT LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 380 HARDOI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 381 LAKHIMPURKHERI RELAY 10 kW FM 102.3 MHz 382 MAUNATH BHANJAN RELAY 10 kW FM 102.2 MHz 383 RAEBAREILI 5 kW FM 102.8 MHz Studio with Voice- over recording & playback facility 384 AMETHI 5 kW FM 103.1 MHz Studio with Voice- over recording &playback facility 385 BANDA 10 kW FM 101.2 MHz UTTARAKHAND [20] Total Coverage[MW+FM]: Area-57.87% Population -82.63% Trs.-23 ( MW-5, FM-18) FM Coverage: Area-38.50% Population -50.00%

386 ALMORA 1 kW MW 999 kHz TYPE I, UPLINK 387 BHATWARI RELAY 100 W FM 100.3MHz 388 GOPESHWAR(CHAMOLI) 1 kW MW 1485 kHz MP 100 W FM 102.4 MHz 389 MUSSOORIE RELAY 10 kW FM, RAINBOW 102.1 MHz 390 PAURI 1 kW MW 1602 kHz MP 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 391 PITHORAGARH RELAY 1 kW MW 1602 kHz 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 392 UTTARKASHI RELAY 1 kW MW 1602 kHz 393 PRATAP NAGAR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 394 BACHER LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 395 RAJGARHI LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 396 TANAKPUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 397 KHAETIKHAN LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 398 UKHIMATH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 399 NAINITAL LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 400 KASHIPUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 401 KALAGARH LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 402 RANIKHET LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 403 BAGESHWAR 5 kW FM 101.5 MHz Studio with Voice- over recording & playback facility

404 GAIRSAIN Relay 1 KW FM

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Sl STATIONS CATEGORY TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY STUDIO No. 405 NEW TEHRI Relay 1 KW FM WEST BENGAL [13] Total Coverage [MW+FM]: Area-99.00%*Population -99.00%* Trs.-22 ( MW-6, SW-2, FM-14) FM Coverage: Area-30.70% Population -42.80%

406 ASANSOLE RELAY 6 kW FM RELAY 100.3 MHz 407 KOLKATA 200 kW MW ‘A’ 657 kHz TYPE IV, UPLINK, RNU 100 kW MW ‘B’ 1008 kHz 20 kW MW VB 1323 kHz 10 KW FM VB 20 kW FM Tr.,(GOLD) 100.2 MHz STEREO 10 kW FM,(Rainbow) 107 MHz STEREO 50 kW SW 1000 kW MW *594 kHz& *During day time (Chinsurah) **1134 kHz **During night time. 408 KURSEONG 50 kW SW TYPE II, RNU 1 kW MW REG. SERV. 1440 kHz 5 kW FM , RAINBOW 102.3 MHz 409 LRS 6 kW FM 102.2 MHz MP 410 LRS 3 kW FM 103.1 MHz MP 411 SILIGURI 200 kW MW 711 kHz TYPE I 10 kW FM VB 101.4 MHz STEREO 412 DARJEELING LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.2 MHz 413 BALURGHAT LPT RELAY 100 W FM 101.00MHz 414 MEDNIPUR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 415 LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 416 FARAKKA LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 417 KRISHNAGAR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz 418 COOCHBEHAR LPT RELAY 100 W FM 100.1 MHz TOTAL NO. OF STATIONS.- 418 TOTAL NO. OF Trs.- 606

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Annexure-I Doordarshan Kendras (Studio centres) State/UT Location Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada Tirupati Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Assam Dibrugarh Guwahati Guwahati (PPC) Silchar Bihar Patna Muzaffarpur Chhattisgarh Jagdalpur Raipur Goa Panaji Gujarat Ahmedabad Rajkot Haryana Hissar Himachal Pradesh Shimla Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar Jammu Leh Rajouri Jharkhand Ranchi Daltonganj Karnataka Bengaluru Gulbarga Kerala Kozhikode Thiruvananthapuram Trichur Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Indore Gwalior Maharashtra Mumbai Nagpur Pune Manipur Imphal Meghalaya Shillong Tura Mizoram Aizawl Nagaland Kohima Odisha Bhubaneswar Bhawanipatna Sambalpur

Punjab Jalandhar

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Doordarshan Kendras (Studio centres) State/UT Location Patiala Rajasthan Jaipur Sikkim Gangtok Tamil Nadu Chennai Coimbatore Madurai Telangana Hyderabad Warangal Tripura Agartala Uttar Pradesh Allahabad Bareilly Lucknow Gorakhpur Mau Varanasi Mathura Uttarakhand Dehradun West Bengal Kolkata Shantiniketan A & N Islands Port Blair Chandigarh Chandigarh Delhi Delhi Delhi (CPC) Puducherry Puducherry

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Annexure II Doordarshan Transmitters No. of transmitters Sl. State /UT Primary Channel (DD 1) News Channel (DD DD I transmitters re- No News ) laying Regional pro- grammes during entire duration of their trans- mission HPTs LPTs VLPTs Trp TOTAL HPTS LPTs VLPTs TOTAL HPTS LPTs VLPTs TOTAL 1 Andhra Pradesh 7 38 1 46 3 6 9 9 9 2 Arunachal Pradesh 1 3 39 1 44 1 1 0 3 Assam 4 20 1 1 26 2 1 3 0 4 Bihar 4 32 2 38 2 2 4 0 5 Chhattisgarh 4 15 8 27 1 1 0 6 Goa 1 1 1 1 0 7 Gujarat 7 51 58 4 3 7 3 3 8 Haryana 2 13 15 1 7 8 0 9 Himachal Pradesh 3 7 39 2 51 2 1 3 0 10 Jammu & Kashmir 10 7 69 1 87 5 3 8 4 8 18 30 11 Jharkhand 3 17 2 22 2 2 1 5 0 12 Karnataka 8 47 55 4 2 6 7 7 13 Kerala 4 20 24 3 2 5 4 4 14 Madhya Pradesh 8 60 6 74 4 4 0 16 Maharashtra 8 78 86 5 10 15 20 20 17 Manipur 2 1 4 7 1 1 0 15 Meghalaya 2 3 2 1 8 2 2 0 18 Mizoram 2 1 2 1 6 1 1 2 0 19 Nagaland 2 2 6 2 12 1 1 2 0 20 Odisha 5 62 1 68 2 7 2 11 16 16 21 Punjab 4 4 1 9 3 1 4 0 22 Rajasthan 7 65 17 2 91 4 4 8 0 23 Sikkim 1 6 7 1 1 0 24 Tamil Nadu 6 44 1 51 2 9 11 1 7 8 25 Telangana 3 36 39 1 1 1 1 26 Tripura 1 5 1 1 8 1 1 2 0 27 Uttar Pradesh 11 53 3 67 7 9 1 17 0 28 Uttarakhand 1 15 33 2 51 1 2 3 0 29 West Bengal 8 19 27 4 2 6 1 1 2 30 A.&N. Islands 1 1 19 21 1 1 6 8 0 31 Chandigarh 1 1 0 0 32 Dadar & Nagar 1 1 0 0 Haveli 33 Daman & Diu 2 2 0 0 34 Delhi 1 1 1 1 0 35 L’Dweep Islands 1 1 2 7 7 7 7 36 Puducherry 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 Total 132 725 261 18 1136 73 78 17 168 6 8 94 108 Note: In addition to above transmitters, four digital transmitters (HPTs) at four metros are in operation. Total No. of transmitters --- 1416

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Annexure – III List of digital HPTs Sl. State/ UT (Approved as part of XI Plan) To be Implemented No. Phase I Phase II (Approved as part of (Under Implementa- (To be Implemented- XII Plan) – 23 Nos tion - 19 Nos) 21 Nos) 1 Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada Tirupati 2 Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar 3 Assam Guwahati 4 Bihar Patna Muzaffarpur 5 Chhattisgarh Raipur Jagdalpur 6 Gujarat Ahmedabad Surat Vadodara Rajkot 7 Haryana Hissar 8 Himachal Pradesh Kasauli Shimla 9 Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar Jammu 10 Jharkhand Ranchi Jamshedpur 11 Karnataka Bengaluru Mysore Shimoga Dharwad 12 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Kochi Kozhikode 13 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Gwalior Indore 14 Maharashtra Mumbai Nagpur Ambajogai Aurangabad Pune 15 Manipur Churachandpur 16 Meghalaya Shillong 17 Mizoram Lunglei 18 Nagaland Mokokchung 19 Odisha Cuttack 20 Punjab Jalandhar Amritsar 21 Rajasthan Jaipur Barmer Bundi 22 Sikkim Gangtok 23 Tamil Nadu Chennai Kodaikanal Rameshwaram 24 Telangana Hyderabad 25 Tripura Agartala 26 Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Kanpur Varanasi Allahabad Agra Bareilly 27 Uttarakhand Mussoorie 28 West Bengal Kolkata Kurseong Asansol Krishnanagar 29 Delhi Delhi

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Annexure IV Doordarshan Commercial Revenue-Targets & Achievements during FY 2015-16 (Rs. in crore) S.No. Name of Kendra 2015 - 16 Net Target Achievement (including Service Tax) 1 CRD Mumbai (CRD I) 440.00 188.36 2 Regional Kendras 16.00 4.82 3 Delhi LPT 25.20 1.74 4 DD News 9.60 4.39 5 DD Bharati 1.25 0.00 6 DD Sports 14.64 0.02 7 DD Urdu 1.25 0.08 8 DD Kisan 42.00 1.60 9 Ahmedabad (DD Gujrat) 9.00 5.68 10 Bangalore (DD Chandana) 8.30 6.57 11 Bhopal (DD Madhya Pradesh) 2.75 2.49 12 Bhubaneswar (DD Odia) 7.50 3.13 13 Chennai (DD Podhigai) 6.75 4.78 14 Guwahati (DD North East) 3.95 4.12 15 Hyderabad (DD Yadagiri) 8.00 4.50 16 Jaipur (DD Rajasthan) 7.20 3.32 17 Jalandhar (DD Punjabi) 9.75 9.55 18 Kolkata (DD Bangla) 15.60 6.96 19 Lucknow (DD Uttar Pradesh) 15.25 5.68 20 Mumbai (DD Sahyadri) 47.00 24.33 21 Patna (DD Bihar) 2.50 2.91 22 Srinagar (DD Kashir) 1.75 0.90 23 Trivandrum (DD Malayalam) 12.20 8.98 24 Vijayawada (DD Saptagiri) 2.00 0.66 25 DCD 720.00 274.50 26 NARROW CASTING (AGRI) 138.60 50.00 27 * Misc. (ECS) (Unclassified Figure) 0.00 3.54 28 Misc. Receipt 0.00 0.77 29 DTH Carriage Fee 154.80 188.55 30 DTH Service Tax 25.20 29.71 31 Digital Advertising 0.75 0.13 32 Others (Including Cash Out Flow sports 13.01 13.84 channel, etc.) Total 1761.80 856.61

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